Head of Strategic Development

Location Across the BFL geography

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This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Contractual base: Flexible. Candidates can be based anywhere across the Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) geography, including remote/home-based working.

Operational patch: Travel across the BFL geography as required, including Chipping Sodbury, Tewkesbury, Wolverhampton and Norwich.

Additional requirements: Full UK driving licence

Closing date: Sunday 9 August 2026

Interview date: Teams interviews on 14 August 2026

Help shape the future of place-making at scale

At Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), we're ambitious about creating thriving places where people can flourish. We're now looking for an experienced Head of Strategic Development to lead the identification, acquisition and delivery of large-scale strategic development opportunities helping BFL achieve its ambition of leading the delivery of large-scale strategic developments.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future growth of our organisation and the communities we serve. You'll lead some of our most significant projects, transforming strategic opportunities into places that provide homes, infrastructure, green spaces and facilities that support long-term community success.

What you'll be doing

Leading a team of Strategic Development Managers, you'll drive large-scale place-making projects from early identification through to outline planning consent and infrastructure delivery, before transitioning projects into regional delivery teams.

You'll:

Identify and secure major strategic development opportunities

Lead land acquisitions, partnership agreements and complex negotiations

Shape and deliver large-scale brownfield and greenfield developments

Develop innovative partnership and delivery models that support our strategic objectives

Build influential relationships with local authorities, strategic authorities, landowners, developers and key partners

Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, including political and public sector leaders

Provide clear reporting and recommendations to boards and governance committees

Take ownership of the commercial performance, risks and opportunities associated with strategic projects

Work closely with Regional Directors and Heads of Land & New Business to ensure projects align with operational and strategic priorities

About you

We're looking for a strategic leader with significant experience delivering major development schemes and a passion for creating successful places.

You'll bring:

Extensive development sector experience, including large-scale place-making projects of 1,000+ homes

Proven experience securing outline planning consents and leading masterplanning activity

Experience operating as a master developer, including the delivery of infrastructure

A strong track record of developing and implementing partnership delivery models

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Excellent commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills

Strong stakeholder management and influencing ability

Established external networks within the development sector

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

A relevant degree or professional qualification

A full UK driving licence

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to play a leading part in delivering BFL's long-term growth ambitions while creating places that have a positive impact for generations to come.

You'll join an organisation driven by our values of Customer-driven, Ambitious and All-in, working alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to helping people thrive.

Please submit your application through our website by Sunday 9 August 2026. Early applications are encouraged as we review throughout the campaign.

What we offer

Flexible and hybrid working; many roles support working across our main locations and home

Performance related pay based on shared success

A choice of pension schemes with employer contributions of up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme that provides 24/7 virtual GP access, prescription service, and talking therapies for you and your family

Generous holiday, occupational sick pay and paid family leave

Annual allowance of £500 to spend on benefits of your choosing, including healthcare plans, dental care, gym membership and much more

Attractive career development opportunities

About us

We’re Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), a place-based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the southwest, central and east of England.

Our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. As the UK’s largest provider of new affordable homes, we deliver over 3,000 new homes each year - helping to meet growing demand and build stronger communities.

Why our work matters

The need for safe, affordable housing has never been greater. Rising costs, growing inequality and increasing homelessness are making it harder for people to buy or rent a home. Strong housing associations like BFL play a vital role in providing quality homes and creating opportunities for a better future.

Through place-based working, our teams build progress from the ground up. You’ll find us at the heart of the communities we serve - strengthening neighbourhood relationships, responding quickly to changing needs and planning for the long term.

We’re also a place where people can grow. We give our colleagues the tools and opportunities to build meaningful careers, develop future-ready skills and perform at their best, all within a supportive and inclusive culture guided by our values.

We’re a place for people determined to make a difference.

Bromford Flagship LiveWest. A place to make your own.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, thanks to our inclusive, values-driven culture. We know that diverse teams bring out the best in everyone, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve.

We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Wherever possible, we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life, alongside the tools, training, and opportunities you need to develop and succeed in your career.