Strategic Development Manager

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

Job summary

A housing association is seeking a Strategic Development Manager in Edinburgh to lead the net zero roadmap and oversee project appraisals. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic vision and collaboration skills, with a background in assets and energy management. You'll be responsible for influencing stakeholders, generating detailed reports, and steering the organization towards sustainability. This role demands excellent communication abilities and a proactive approach to building relationships with external funders.

Benefits

7 weeks holidays including public holidays

Training opportunities

Blue Light Card Discount

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in assets and energy management.
• Experience leading strategic development plans.
• Ability to present complex data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the net zero road map and project appraisals.
• Report progress on developments and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team on strategic direction.

Skills

Strategic vision

Collaboration skills

Influencing stakeholders

Communication skills

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.

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]