Hilldale Housing Association
Housing Business Development Officer
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Are you ready to be part of a growing organisation that puts people first?
At Hilldale Housing Association, we’re transforming lives through high-quality, tailored housing solutions for those who need them most.
About Us
Since our founding in 2009, Hilldale Housing Association (Hilldale) has grown from providing specialist accommodation in Wigan to supporting over 1,000 people across 58 local authorities. As a registered provider since 2013, we specialise in bespoke housing solutions for individuals with complex needs, including learning disabilities and mental health challenges.
Our mission is clear: to provide homes for people who need support to live independently, offering stability and dignity in communities across the country.
The Role
We are aiming to grow the number of social homes we operate as Specialist Supported Housing and this includes both freehold and leased-based schemes.
As a Housing Business Development Officer, this is a brand new role so you will have a real opportunity to shape the role. Reporting to our Head of Property and Development you will work closely with them to support the appraisal and wider due diligence of new homes for future tenants, as well as carrying out options appraisals on Hilldale’s existing property portfolio to ensure they remain a strategic fit for the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with detailed options appraisals of existing leases, Service Level Agreements, and property matters, supporting the Executive to make recommendations to the Board.
- Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders, including Head Landlords, Local Authorities, Care Providers, Developers, Contractors, Customers, and Funders, to support effective contract management, contract review, partnership arrangements, and property-related communications.
- Understand policy and legislation and translate these into clear, practical procedures and working practices that support compliance and consistent service delivery.
- Support the organisation in its readiness and success ahead of the implementation of the Support Housing Regulatory Oversight Act.
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What We’re Looking For:
- Significant experience of working within a supported or general needs housing management environment either with a Local Authority or Registered Housing Provider.
- Experience of working with internal and external partners.
- Experience of working with legal documents and contracts and being able to negotiate key points and terms.
- Experience of setting rent and service charge schedules.
- Experience of delivering excellent customer-focused housing services.
- An understanding of Housing Regulation, specifically within Consumer Standards, Rent Standard, and Specialist Supported Housing Legislation.
- A Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) qualification at L3 or above and CIH Membership would be advantageous.
Why Choose Hilldale?
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We are offering a salary of £35,000.
Benefits:
- Agile working – balance your work and personal life with 3 days remote working each week.
- Contributory pension scheme – secure your future while making a difference today.
- NHS top-up healthcare scheme (Benenden) – prioritise your health and well-being.
- Optional part-funded Benenden Healthcare – for help with medical conditions where there is an NHS waiting list.
- 25 days’ annual leave (increasing to 28 with service).
- Life assurance, occupational sick pay, and family-friendly leave pay.
- Free on-site gym, parking, and unlimited tea and coffee to fuel your day.
Be Part of a Mission-Driven Team
At Hilldale, we’re proud of the work we do, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for making a positive impact. If you’re ready to use your skills to support vulnerable people, improve lives, and drive success, we’d love to hear from you.
Whilst this role will be predominantly desk-based you will also be required to conduct site visits to newly proposed and existing sites when appraising properties and so must be able to travel throughout the country on business, mileage will be paid at a rate of 55p per mile.
To Apply
To apply for this role please send your CV and a tailored covering letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements and what you’ll bring to the Hilldale team.
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