SBHA
Development Officer
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Join SBHA’s Development Team and help deliver on the ambitious programme of 300 new affordable homes across the Scottish Borders by 2028.
Salary: £37,422 - £41,335 per year (pay award pending)
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Hours and terms: 35 hours per week, full time
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
We’re seeking a Development Officer to support the delivery of new-build housing projects. The role covers the pre-construction stage of development and will work closely with the Development Manager and Director of Development. You’ll help to shape the delivery of the current programme and contribute to the next phase of SBHA’s delivery pipeline.
This role offers the opportunity for personal and professional growth and could suit multiple educational and experience backgrounds.
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What you’ll do
- Support the delivery of affordable housing projects through the pre-construction stages
- Coordinate project activity
- Contribute to appraisals and funding submissions
- Support stakeholder engagement, procurement and governance
- Help ensure projects are progressed in line with programme, budget and quality expectations
What you’ll bring
- Experience of supporting or coordinating development or similar projects
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to analyse information
- Contribute to financial and risk appraisals
- Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to progress projects effectively
Why SBHA?
At SBHA you’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation committed to delivering high-quality affordable homes and making a real difference to communities across the Scottish Borders. You’ll play a key role in shaping new developments while benefitting from a supportive environment and opportunities to grow your career.
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Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working, generous annual leave, stability of employment and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.
If you are interested in working for SBHA and being part of a team providing a first-class service to the Association’s owned homes and properties in the area, please view job description and person specification before completing your application, and ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, overseas applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.
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