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Director of Development and Regeneration
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Director of Development and Regeneration
Director of Development and Regeneration
Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 per annum, plus £10,000 car allowance and excellent benefits Location: Walsall, West Midlands Contract: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week) Closing Date: 29 July 2026
About the Role
Are you ready to shape the future of housing and regeneration in the Midlands?
At whg, we are driving bold change through our Our 2030 Plan, targeting 2,000 high-quality, sustainable homes by 2030. The Director of Development and Regeneration will lead our innovative teams and drive this transformative programme.
Through robust stakeholder partnerships with Homes England, West Midlands Combined Authority, local authorities, developers, and key stakeholders, you’ll unlock opportunities to redefine housing and regeneration across the Midlands.
This role offers:
- Influence and delivery of innovative housing schemes
- Strategic leadership in sustainability, safety, and place-making
- Visionary yet hands-on impact across development programmes
Join our G1, V1, C1-rated organisation, committed to sustainability and community transformation as part of the Directors’ Group.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Collaborate with the Corporate Director of Development to define and achieve key objectives
- Inspire and manage Development, Sales & Marketing teams to exceed performance, budget, and quality standards
- Develop clear strategic direction for:
- Assistant Director of New Business & Partnerships
- Assistant Director of Construction & Quality
- Head of Sales & Marketing
- Assistant Director of Special Projects
- Programme & Compliance Manager
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Regeneration & Operational Excellence
- Deliver development, sales, and regeneration strategies aligned with corporate goals
- Lead building safety, sustainability, modernisation and place-making standards
- Maintain strong regeneration partnerships with targeted local authorities
- Oversee Anthem Homes (whg’s for-profit subsidiary) and its strategic Lovell Partnerships relationship
Financial & Report-Driven Accountability
- Produce board-level briefings, reports, and presentations for Committees and senior stakeholders
- Drive customer-centric continuous improvements across all projects
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Proven executive leadership in housing, construction, or regeneration
- Technical understanding of design, building safety, legal and financial aspects of residential development
- In-depth knowledge of:
- Market dynamics in homes across tenure types
- Public and grant funding mechanisms
- Relationship-building (with councils, developers, partners)
- Project & programme management expertise
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Soft Skills & Mindset
- Resilient assertiveness, conflict resolution, and high-level stakeholder engagement
- Commercial acumen, cost management, and policy translation
- Collaborative, results-driven behavior with a track record of transformation
Why Choose whg?
Professional Growth
- Ranked among Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2026
- Structured learning programmes, mentorship, and career acceleration
- Diverse pensions, integrated wellbeing support, and health cash plans
Work-Life Equilibrium
- Hybrid working flexibility
- 31 days annual leave (plus shut-down periods)
- Leave-purchase scheme
- Modern office with free parking, town centre location, and excellent transport links
Our Values & Commitment
- Trusted, inclusive workplace
- Disability Confident Employer, championing diversity, care, and progression
- Values-driven mission: Everyone deserves a safe, sustainable home.
Next Steps
Explore the full opportunity at Visit whg’s recruitment site or our Online Person Specification.
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