We are working with an established , forward thinking Social housing Provider to help fill the following role : Development Officer.

West Midlands | £39789.95

Role Profile

Development Officer , Job Purpose
* To ensure that our client delivers an excellent Development Programme
* Ensure all development files up to date in line with Homes England requirements.

Responsibilities, Key Tasks
* Provide support during the handover process including attending handover.
* Process all development invoices on finance software, EBIS.
* Produce Development Appraisals.
* Provide administrative support to the Head of Development and keep internal records up to date.

Development Finance
* Create and process all Purchase Orders and deal with all enquiries and queries.
* Produce paperwork to set up new suppliers.
* Set up and attend monthly cashflow meetings with Finance.
* Check and pay all invoices.
* Obtain and send development cash flow updates to Finance.

Communication, PR and record keeping
* Set up monthly Development Liaison Meetings (DLM) meetings, produce the agenda, attend and take notes. Keep the DLM teams channel updated.
* Maintain and update the Development PR Plan including Social Media and PR.
* Draft press articles for approval. Take photos/produce images for LinkedIn and other social media outlets.
* Liaise internally to keep the website up to date.
* Arrange signing of contracts/deeds/collateral warranties - emailing and posting hard copies, travelling by car to collect and drop off documents.
* Keeping SharePoint and development folders up to date.
* Maintaining the Contracts Register.

Programme Management
* Provide support during the handover process including attending handover.
* Provide support during audits.
* Attend Pre-Tenancy Workshop's and sign-up meetings with prospective tenants.
* Maintain and update Handover Sheet.
* Complete forms relating to Homes England claims.
* Manage defect queries and produce scheme out-turn reports.
* Obtain RICS reports and valuations.
* Produce appointment letters for consultants.

Other Tasks

* To ensure that Core Values and Strategic Objectives are actively promoted and worked to at all times.
* To attend meetings and/or training and development activities, and represent, as required.
* To undertake any other tasks appropriate to the post as required by the Group.
* Ensure that the Group's Equal Opportunities Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy is implemented at all times.
* All colleagues are responsible for the health and safety of themselves and of others.

Experience and knowledge
* Experience of working in the development department of a housing association
* Knowledge of Homes England funding requirements.
* Intermediate building technical knowledge and experience.
* Have a working knowledge of financial systems.
* Basic understanding of Proval or similar development software.
* Have ability to attend site meetings through own resources.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.