Thirteen Group
Assistant Development Manager
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Assistant Development Manager
Assistant Development Manager
Role Overview
Thirteen Group is seeking an Assistant Development Manager to join our Land and Development team.
You’ll play a pivotal role in the pre-commencement phases, helping to build development pipelines, conduct appraisals, and assist with approvals—guiding projects from initial opportunities through to completion.
This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to work from home, our office at Hudson Quay, Middlesbrough, and on-site visits across our operating area. Your availability may fluctuate based on team or business needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and monitor development pipelines: Support strategic progression through identification, acquisition, feasibility, and planning, ensuring projects advance efficiently.
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Support pre-commencement processes: Aid in budgeting, programming, and viability/appraisal processes for opportunities. Drive approvals through gateway and assurance stages, securing consents and consents tracking.
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Lead pre-commencement coordination: Manage stakeholder agreements and oversee multi-disciplinary teams (contractors, consultants, solicitors). Build and maintain relationships with developers, landowners, agents, and local authorities to capture opportunities.
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Communicate and report effectively: Produce clear reports, presentations, and briefings for internal teams, external stakeholders (e.g., committees) and gateways.
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Facilitate successful handover: Ensure smooth transitions to post-commencement teams, maintaining continuity across projects.
About You
We’re looking for candidates with:
- Experience in land acquisition, negotiation, and development pre-commencement phases.
- A solid background in feasibility appraisal and early-stage risk management.
- Knowledge of planning, design, sustainability, and economic viability principles in development.
- Strong multitasking ability—managing multiple projects while prioritising deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with proven experience in written reporting and MS Office (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel).
Our Benefits
- Salary: £43,798 per annum.
- Leave:
- 28 days per year (rising to 31 days after three years)
- Annual birthday day off
- Bank holidays included.
- Pension: Up to 17% contribution (flexible structure—5-10% employee employer match).
- Healthcare: Simply Health cover for costs and specialist support access.
- Discounts & Rewards: T’dar platform for savings on retail, travel, and more.
- Flexible leave: Calendar year holiday sales/restocking possible.
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Why Thirteen?
Be part of the fastest-growing housing association in the *North East—the largest locally and the 25th nationally. We manage ≥36,000 homes and serve ~100,000+ customers, powered by 1,600 passionate colleagues.
Our core mission is simple:
- Build quality homes that empower communities.
- Foster a trusted reputation rooted in happy, well-supported customers.
Join a team that:
- Has a local presence, but welcomes talent from across the UK.
- Values diversity and inclusion, celebrating difference.
- Offers support beyond basics—respite care, advice services, and more.
*Customer-centric by design.
Next Steps
For further details, refer to the attached documents.
To discuss informally, contact: Olivia McClea Head of Land and Business Growth 📞 07823 515977
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