Senior Development Coordinator

Housing co; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing association is seeking a Senior Development Coordinator to manage the development process of new build projects. The successful candidate will coordinate design teams and support project viability work. This role offers a generous holiday allowance of 40 days, hybrid working options, and a focus on staff wellbeing, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the housing sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance: 40 days

Hybrid working: Mix of home and office

Wellbeing focus: Gold accreditation for Investors in People

Employee Support Service: Free and comprehensive

Cycle to work scheme

Health Cash Plan for you and your family

Qualifications

• Experience in managing development processes for new build projects.
• Skilled in coordinating design/project teams, including contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the development process for new build projects.
• Support the Development & Projects Manager with project viability work.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Proven track record of successful involvement in new build projects

Comprehensive knowledge of new build processes

Job description

Overview

Senior Development Coordinator • 35 hours per week • EVH Grade 8 £48,597 - £52,578 (pending salary award) • Glasgow-based (mix of home and office working)

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) puts customers at the heart of everything we do by listening to their views and caring about what matters to them. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.

Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and with the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days and the option to work flexibly. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Investors in People. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.

Inclusive Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and manage the development process for new build projects through all stages of development
• Coordinate and manage design/project teams including contractors, consultants and other professionals, to deliver development and property projects
• Support the Development & Projects Manager with project viability work, including the financial modelling of development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Proven track record of successful involvement in the delivery of new build projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of the new build process relevant to housing associations

Why Join Us?

• Generous holiday allowance: 40 days
• Hybrid working: Mix of home and office
• Wellbeing focus: Gold accreditation for Investors in People
• Employee Support Service: Free and comprehensive
• Cycle to work scheme with secure bike shed at the office
• Health Cash Plan for you and your family

Completed applications must be returned by 12pm on Friday 27th February 2026

Provisional Interview dates: