Head of Programme & Systems; Development

Position: Head of Programme & Systems (Development)
Location: Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green

Head of Programme & Systems (Development) Salary : £94,385  £4,936 salary supplement  excellent benefits Location :
Wooburn Green, High Wycombe OR Letchworth Garden City Hybrid working : A minimum of 2 days per week in the office, 3 days per week from home Contract :
Permanent Hours : 37 hours per week (Monday Friday) Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At Settle Paradigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build.

Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.

Are you an experienced development professional with a passion for funding, systems, assurance and programme excellence? This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of our development pipeline and help deliver the affordable homes our communities need. About the Role Were looking for a strategic, collaborative and commercially minded Head of Programme & Systems (Development) to lead our grant funding programme, development systems and programme assurance activity.

This is a core leadership role at the heart of our Development & Regeneration Directorate, ensuring our programme is well-funded, well-managed and delivered with confidence. Youll be the organisations expert on Homes England and GLA funding, leading bids, managing grant programmes and ensuring full compliance with regulatory and audit requirements. Youll also oversee the systems, processes and reporting that underpin our development activity, ensuring our teams have the tools, information and governance they need to deliver high-quality, affordable homes  you will act as a vital link to our Finance team on behalf of the wider Department.

Working closely with the Director of New Business & Partnerships, fellow Heads of Service and your own team, youll play a key role in managing risk, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring our programme of around 500 new homes per year is delivered effectively, efficiently and in line with our Development Strategy. This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, influence and impact, combining programme leadership, financial insight, systems expertise and strong relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead our grant funding programme with Homes England, GLA and local partners, maximising public funding for our development portfolio Manage funding bids and compliance, ensuring schemes meet all regulatory and audit requirements Act as the organisations key contact for Homes England, GLA and other funding bodies Oversee recycled capital grant fund (RCGF) returns and ensure best use of available funding Lead development systems and processes including SDS Pro Val, Sequel and integration with corporate systems Ensure accurate programme reporting across KPIs, scorecards, financial commitments and risk Support financial modelling and investment analysis for new schemes and programme planning Provide assurance to the Director, Executive Board and governance forums Champion continuous improvement across systems, processes and programme management Lead and develop a high-performing team of programme, systems and process specialists Act as a senior leader within the Development & Regeneration Directorate

What Were Looking For Youre a confident, credible and values-driven leader who brings together commercial acumen, development expertise and a collaborative mindset. You enjoy working with funders, partners and internal teams, and youre skilled at balancing detail with strategic oversight. Youre someone who:
Builds trusted relationships with funders and partners Brings clarity to complex…