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Housing Development Manager – Supported Living

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65000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Compass Associates is working in partnership with a growing, values-led health and social care group to appoint a Housing Development Manager within their Supported Living division. This is a confidential search on behalf of the client. The organisation operates across multiple specialist care divisions and has an ambitious, well-funded growth strategy. They are expanding their supported living footprint into the Midlands and need someone who can drive that pipeline from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal point in its development, with genuine scope to shape the housing strategy across a defined region.

Job Responsibility:

  • Deliver an agreed pipeline of new supported living units across the Southeast region
  • Identify, source, and secure housing opportunities through agents, developers, online platforms, and partner networks
  • Develop bespoke housing solutions as part of capital-funded projects
  • Ensure all new homes are developed to meet supported living specifications
  • Build and maintain relationships with registered providers, social landlords, housing developers, housing agents, and private landlords
  • Work closely with commissioners, local authorities, and ICBs to align growth plans with local demand
  • Liaise with the Business Development Manager to secure and progress new opportunities
  • Keep the stakeholder and housing opportunity database accurate and up to date
  • Develop robust business cases for new opportunities
  • Review and negotiate SLAs, leases, and related housing documentation
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Housing Benefit, rent structures, and financial viability
  • Produce monthly progress reports covering pipeline activity, delivery progress, risks, and opportunities
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and timelines
  • Liaise with contractors, obtain quotes, and oversee works where required
  • Arrange and oversee compliance checks including gas, electrical, and fire safety
  • Ensure structured handover of new services to operational teams
  • Work closely with Operations, Quality, People, Finance, and IT teams to ensure new schemes are delivered compliantly and sustainably
  • Ensure internal stakeholders are informed and briefed ahead of mobilisation
  • Maintain oversight of the existing housing portfolio, flagging lease expiry risks and reprovision needs early

Requirements:

  • Proven experience developing supported living services within health, social care, or supported housing (CQC)
  • Strong working knowledge of commissioners, local authorities, and ICBs
  • Lease negotiation experience is a priority
  • candidates must be able to review, negotiate, and progress lease agreements with confidence
  • Experience with SLAs and working with registered providers and landlords
  • Solid understanding of Housing Benefit, rent structures, and financial viability
  • Experience developing business cases and managing pipelines through approval processes
  • Confident stakeholder communicator at all levels, internal and external
  • Highly organised with strong time management and reporting discipline
  • Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands region
  • Values-driven approach with a genuine commitment to person-centred supported living
What we offer:
  • Mileage allowance at 45p per mile
  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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