The Role

We are currently recruiting for a New Business Development Manager to join our Delivery Development team here at Housing 21.

This is a target-driven role responsible for identifying, initiating, and appraising a range of projects that support the delivery of Housing 21’s business growth strategy.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of the new business development process. You will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues across the organisation, as well as external stakeholders, and act as the primary point of contact for operational teams and partners.

Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the attached job description.

We’d love to meet you!

What We’re Looking For

Essential requirements for the role include:

• Strong specialist knowledge of the early-stage New Business Development process within the social housing sector
• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record of securing affordable housing developments
• End-to-end project delivery experience, managing the full lifecycle from concept and design through to completion and post-implementation review
• Knowledge of development financial and risk appraisals
• Understanding of Homes England procedures and funding mechanisms
• Knowledge and experience of the operating environment for Registered Providers
• Experience and understanding of specialist housing for older people
• A relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.

As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made.

Closing date for applications: 6 April 2026

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.