Enfield Council are a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works and learns in Enfield. This includes our commitment to deliver 3,500 new mixed tenure homes through direct delivery, acquisitions and partnerships. We are seeking a talented and experienced Head of Development to effectively develop and deliver the Council’s 10-year programme of new housing supply at pace, taking a leading role in the management of housing delivery specifications, process, outputs and outcomes: - Managing a programme of complex development projects to £1bn in value - Responsibility for achieving high quality homes that meet the requirements of the Council, its funders and its regulators - Scoping and appraising potential schemes through scheme development, procurement, completion and handover We work at a fast place with a motivated, talented, and dynamic team and we are looking for someone enthusiastic, committed and organised to join us. If you have the right combination of skills and ambition we look forward to hearing from you. How to apply: This role requires that you upload 2 documents - in the "Document upload" section of the online application form. 1. A supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Your supporting statement should be around 2 pages in A4 format. Please note if your supporting statement is longer than 2 pages your application may not be considered or reviewed. 2. Your CV Contact Details - If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Joanne Drew on 02083796457 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon at [email protected] or on 020 8132 0619 We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). - Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. - A blend of remote and office based working with an expectation that staff will be in the office at least once a week. - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.