We are Developments, part of the Places for People Group, a social enterprise that believes communities are built by people, not just homes. We build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.

We are not your typical company. We treat our People and our communities with equal respect, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you are more than just a number you are part of our cause.

More about the role:

This role focuses on projects across the south east region and is based out of our office in Gray's Inn Road (WC1X).

The Head of Development leads the delivery of a complex regional development programme, ensuring alignment with Group objectives. Responsibilities include managing large-scale mixed-use, affordable, and commercial schemes, as well as Joint Ventures. The role involves securing new business opportunities, negotiating acquisitions, managing planning processes, and overseeing financial appraisals and business cases. The Head of Development also leads internal governance, coordinates multi-disciplinary teams, and ensures collaboration across departments and external partners to deliver high-quality, commercially viable outcomes.

More about you:

A commercially focused and strategic leader with deep experience in residential and mixed-use development. You should have strong skills in land acquisition, financial modelling, and stakeholder engagement. You are confident managing risk, driving value, and representing the organisation externally. With a collaborative approach and strong leadership skills, you will support high-performing teams and work cross-functionally to ensure successful project delivery from inception to completion.

Essential criteria for shortlisting:

• Ability to manage multiple, high-profile, complex projects with various stakeholders and partners.
• Strong understanding of estate regeneration and affordable housing.
• Track record of delivering large sites.

The benefits:

We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, offering job security and exciting challenges. Our environment allows colleagues to flourish, thrive, and work in fantastic communities alongside inspirational colleagues and customers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Annual bonus
• Excellent holiday pay and sick pay
• Company car or car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance Single cover
• Pension with matched contributions
• Senior-level training
• Additional perks, including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more.