Development Manager( Land & New Business)

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What is the role?

Are you passionate about creating new affordable homes and building strong partnerships that make a lasting difference to communities?

We're looking for a Development Manager (Land and New Business) to lead the identification, negotiation and acquisition of new affordable housing opportunities across South Wales.

This is a strategic role where you'll play a key part in delivering Hafod's growth ambitions by developing a sustainable pipeline of land-led developments, Section 106 opportunities, acquisitions, regeneration projects and partnership initiatives.

Make a difference every day as a Development Manager at Hafod

This is a permanent 36 hrs full time hybrid working position with option to work 9 day every fortnight.

Working closely with local authorities, Welsh Government, developers, landowners and consultants, you'll help shape the future of affordable housing delivery while ensuring opportunities are commercially viable, strategically aligned and capable of creating positive outcomes for communities.

This role involves travelling independently across our operating areas and development sites as part of day-to-day duties.

Because of this, you'll need to hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. If you use your own vehicle for work, you'll also need appropriate insurance (for example business use).

If you’re unsure whether you can meet these requirements, please get in touch before applying and we’ll be happy to help.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the identification and progression of land-led, Section 106, acquisition, regeneration and package development opportunities to support Hafod's growth ambitions.
• Negotiate with landowners, developers, agents and strategic partners to secure viable affordable housing opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, Welsh Government, developers, consultants and other key stakeholders.
• Lead feasibility studies, financial appraisals, funding applications and governance approvals to ensure opportunities are commercially robust.
• Provide leadership and support to Project Managers, promoting high performance, innovation and continuous improvement within the development team.

You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience in affordable housing development, land acquisition, construction or a related field.
• A proven track record of identifying, negotiating and securing development opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of financial appraisals, risk management and project viability.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple sectors.
• Leadership capability, with experience of supporting, coaching and developing others to achieve successful outcomes.

Ideally,you'll have knowledge of Welsh housing policy, planning processes and affordable housing funding programmes. While a relevant degree or professional qualification is desirable, we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience and expertise gained in practice.

Interested in applying?

Submit your application online.

We’ll review all applications and if you’re shortlisted, we’ll get in touch to arrange an interview at Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff on Monday 7th September 2026.

If you’re successful at the end of the recruitment process, we’ll offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks. This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check, which we’ll organise and pay for.

If you’d like some tips or advice with the recruitment process, we’ve put together some helpful guidance, here.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Support and adjustments

We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.

About Head Office

Our head office teams provide the support that keeps our organisation moving, helping us deliver high-quality services to communities right across Wales. We provide the foundations that enables our customer facing teams to focus on what matters most.

Our directorate brings together key business functions including People (HR), Communications, Finance, Procurement, Payroll, IT, Development and several specialist support teams. We look after everything from recruiting and paying colleagues, to managing budgets, systems, data, governance, partnerships and organisational improvement.

The work our head office teams do directly shapes the quality, sustainability and reputation of Hafod. We help ensure resources are used wisely, decisions are well informed, risks are managed and colleagues have the tools and support they need to their jobs well.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, professional community that values improvement, inclusion and impact. Roles in our head office teams offer real influence, variety and the chance to make a difference behind the scenes while seeing the outcomes of your work in communities across Wales.

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