New Build Sales Manager

We’re looking for an experienced New Build Sales Manager to lead our sales programme across new build and affordable home ownership schemes. If you're passionate about delivering high quality, affordable homes and improving residents’ lives, this role offers the opportunity to make a real social impact. As there will be travel to sites, you will, ideally need to live within a commutable distance of our area of operation (SE counties: Bucks, Beds, Berks, Herts, Cambs, Oxfordshire and some Greater London postcodes). Office base can be either High Wycombe, Bucks or Letchworth, Herts and you will need your own transport. This is a hybrid role where office attendance is required for around 2 days per week. Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future. As part of our newly integrated Sales Team, you’ll ensure new homes are effectively marketed, sold and progressed - balancing commercial performance with a strong customer focused approach. You’ll lead a dedicated team of 5 people, manage key external partners and work collaboratively across Development, Finance, Customer Services directorates and local authority partners to deliver excellent customer journeys and strong sales results. This role is central to helping people take the next step into home ownership. You’ll drive Shared Ownership and other new build sales, provide market insight, support scheme appraisals and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Your leadership will shape a modern, efficient and customer centred sales function. What you’ll be doing Leading, coaching and motivating the New Build Sales Team Managing sales schemes and transactions to deliver a seamless customer journey Overseeing marketing, launch and progression of sales across all tenure types Ensuring compliance with Homes England and all regulatory requirements Managing valuations, estate agent performance and complex sales cases Reporting on KPIs, risks, sales performance and market intelligence Supporting new business appraisals and regeneration opportunities Driving improvements across sales systems, processes and documentation What we’re looking for Experience Proven success delivering new homes sales, especially Shared Ownership Experience leading people and managing multiple sales schemes Strong cross functional working across Finance, Legal, Housing and Development Confident using CRM, sales or housing systems Experience improving processes, identifying risks and managing contracts Experience preparing reports and presenting to senior stakeholders Knowledge Strong understanding of new build and affordable home ownership sales Good knowledge of the social housing sector and regulatory requirements Ability to interpret legal and financial information confidently Skills & behaviours Positive, solutions focused and proactive Strong communicator and relationship builder Confident decision maker with early risk spotting ability Strong numeracy and excellent written and verbal communication skills Full driving licence and access to a vehicle What success looks like Success in this role means leading a motivated, high performing Sales Team that delivers excellent sales and customer service customer journeys and professionally marketed schemes, while building strong relationships with internal colleagues and external partners. You will provide accurate reporting, proactively manage risks across the sales programme, and drive continuous improvements in systems and processes to support efficient, customer focused delivery. Why join us? You’ll join an organisation with a clear social mission - providing homes that enable people to live well. We value collaboration, integrity and a customer first approach and we invest in your development through mentoring, CPD and professional qualifications. If you want to use your commercial expertise to support communities and expand access to affordable home ownership, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. annual salary: £59,427 (from 01 April 2026) 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) Life cover and income protection Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide: Mental Health First Aiders available to support Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities Peer-recognition rewards platform Paid professional subscription (one per year) Working Hours & Additional Pa Standard hours: 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Friday Our Commitment We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups. Accessibility and Adjustments We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. Closing Date: Monday 23 March 2026 We reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.