Strategic Development Manager

Viewpoint; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit housing association in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Strategic Development Manager to drive its net zero initiatives. This role requires strategic vision, strong business acumen, and collaboration skills to lead the development of strategic plans. The ideal candidate will have a background in assets and energy management, with the ability to influence stakeholders and produce detailed reports. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including training opportunities and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

7 weeks holidays including public holidays

Training opportunities

Blue Light Card Discount

Qualifications

• Proven depth and breadth of functional expertise in assets and energy management.
• Ability to influence and inspire stakeholders.
• Strong background in sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the net zero road map.
• Monitor project progress and performance.
• Produce detailed technical and non-technical reports.

Skills

Strategic vision

Business acumen

Collaboration skills

Influencing others

Communication

Job description

• 7 weeks holidays including public holidays
• Training opportunities
• Blue Light Card Discount

Location: Head Office, 4 South Oswald Road, Edinburgh, EH9 2HG

Due to the retirement of the current Strategic Development Director and restructure of the Assets team, we are looking for an experienced and innovative manager to take forward our already established net zero road map including assessment and appraisal of proposed projects, reports on developments and project progress and performance monitoring.

The Strategic Development Manager will report directly to the Director of Assets and be a member of the Leadership Team, contributing towards to the strategic direction, effective governance and leadership of Viewpoint Housing Association.

You will be a highly resourceful individual with strategic vision and business acumen, proven depth and breadth of functional expertise, strong personal ownership and excellent collaboration skills. This role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in assets, energy management and a passion for sustainability.

You must have the ability to influence and inspire others and excel at building relationships with stakeholders, leading strategic development plans and presenting complex data in a clear and impactful manner. The role requires a skilled communicator, capable of producing detailed technical and non-technical reports and influencing external funders to support our traditional approaches to foster innovation.

Please be aware there is a business requirement to work 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm on a Friday to provide the expected level of customer service.

More details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

To Apply

Please send your CV along with a covering letter and include a statement identifying your relevant experience and why you are suitable for the role to: [e-mail]