Development Manager Full-time Job
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About the job
37 hours per week, based in Preston
Up to £53,812.50 per annum
We’re looking for a Development Manager to lead our Development and Regeneration Team in delivering high-quality housing projects that meet the needs of our communities. You’ll oversee the operational delivery of development schemes, manage relationships with local authorities and Homes England, and ensure our projects align with CGA’s strategic goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a role that combines leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience operating at a management level in a similar role (e.g. project or operational team management).
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in housing development.
- Experience of managing health and safety risks in a similar role.
- A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience.
Why work at Community Gateway?
Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cashplan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), reward and recognition scheme and much more.
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
Working Arrangements
This role has the opportunity to work both from our gorgeous dock-front offices and at home. You should generally expect to be in the office at least 80% of the time, with flexibility given to accommodate business and personal needs.
A Bit More About Us
Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..
If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates For Your Diary
The closing date for this role isTuesday 4th November 2025at midnight with interviews held via Teams on 7th November 2025. Successful candidates will be invited for an 'in-person' interview week commencing 10th November 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Company Description
Community Gateway Association (CGA) is a not-for-profit community business, set up to meet the housing needs of people in Preston and the surrounding areas. A housing association providing high quality homes for people in need, CGA is also about creating friendly communities, where people want to live.
Our uniqueness centres on the fact that we were the first Housing Association based on the Community Gateway Model.
On the 28th November 2005 the "yes" vote signified the beginning of Community Gateway as a large-scale voluntary transfer organisation created by the transfer of Preston City Councils 6,500 properties.
The Gateway Model's primary aim is to place communities in Preston at the heart of our organisation. The objectives of the Community Gateway Model are:
- To generate community pride and vision through providing opportunities for local tenant and community involvement in decisions about homes and neighbourhoods at a pace right for them and on issues that matter to them.
- To establish a tenant democracy by enabling tenants to become members and owners of the organisation and, through that membership, get involved in decision-making.
- To generate a cultural change that brings colleagues and tenants together, where tenants lead and own the organisation working in partnership with CGA colleagues to deliver the quality homes and neighbourhoods they want.
At Gateway we are passionate about people. Our vision is: working together to provide homes and communities our tenants can be proud of, with services they value and trust. We have five key values that we demonstrate in everything we do:
We put tenants at the heart of all we do.
We do the right thing.
We own it.
We aim high.
We are one team.
Our uniqueness centres on the fact that we were the first Housing Association based on the Community Gateway Model.
On the 28th November 2005 the "yes" vote signified the beginning of Community Gateway as a large-scale voluntary transfer organisation created by the transfer of Preston City Councils 6,500 properties.
The Gateway Model's primary aim is to place communities in Preston at the heart of our organisation. The objectives of the Community Gateway Model are:
- To generate community pride and vision through providing opportunities for local tenant and community involvement in decisions about homes and neighbourhoods at a pace right for them and on issues that matter to them.
- To establish a tenant democracy by enabling tenants to become members and owners of the organisation and, through that membership, get involved in decision-making.
- To generate a cultural change that brings colleagues and tenants together, where tenants lead and own the organisation working in partnership with CGA colleagues to deliver the quality homes and neighbourhoods they want.
At Gateway we are passionate about people. Our vision is: working together to provide homes and communities our tenants can be proud of, with services they value and trust. We have five key values that we demonstrate in everything we do:
We put tenants at the heart of all we do.
We do the right thing.
We own it.
We aim high.
We are one team.
