Development Officer

Development Officer

Coastline House, Redruth

Circa £27,000 per annum

37

13 Nov 2026

Please note we may opt to close this vacancy earlier if we have a large response to the advert, so we would encourage you to get any application in as swiftly as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note, if we have asked for a cover letter and you have not submitted one, your application will be automatically rejected and you will not be shortlisted. Closing date: 13 November 2026 Anticipated interview date: 19 November 2026 Copy and paste this URL to view the Role Profile. https://www.coastlinehousing.co.uk/documents/409/Role_Profile_Development_Officer.pdf

About Coastline

Coastline Housing is a charitable social landlord serving Cornwall. Winners in the Third Sector category at the Cornwall Business Awards and one of the fastest growing landlords in the country, we are proud to be a key provider of housing and support in Cornwall. That includes social housing for thousands of people across Cornwall, plus shared ownership and rent to buy homes to help people get a home of their own. Our Extra Care scheme in Redruth houses many older people, and our services for anyone experiencing homelessness help hundreds each year who are rough sleeping. Accredited with Investors in People Gold, Investors in Volunteers, a Menopause Workplace Pledge and Disability Confident Leader, we are a proven, people-focused employer, putting customers and colleagues at the heart of what we do. Please notify our recruitment team if you would like: • Help accessing the job information; • Need the application details in a different format; • Require any adjustments to the application process to support any disabilities or different needs you may have If we have advertised for a full-time position but your preference is to work part-time or flexibly, please do give us a call so we can discuss these options with you. While some roles do require a full-time postholder, wherever we can accommodate a flexible way of working we will do so for the right candidate. It is more important to us that we have the right people in our organisation, rather than just people who can work full-time.

About the job

An opportunity has arisen within our Development and Sales team, so we are seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to join us as a Development Officer. In this role, you will support our Development Managers and the wider team, project managing a programme of schemes and a range of affordable housing projects in Coastline’s current portfolio. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining scheme files, accurate record keeping, attending site meetings, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. You will project manage the day-to-day delivery of development schemes from start on site to defect resolution and coordinate the legal agreements. You will be passionate about Coastline’s mission - to help solve the housing crisis in Cornwall - and recognise the part you play in helping us achieve this. You will be a self-motivated individual with a keen eye for attention and detail, and be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, while navigating tight deadlines, prioritising workloads and managing your own time effectively. You will have a good knowledge of development processes for residential properties, be able to assist in the submission of HCA bid information onto IMS, plus have a professional qualification in housing/construction/law/property. This role also requires a full driving licence and satisfactory basic DBS check. To apply for this role please click on the button below and submit a CV and covering letter on the links provided. Please use the covering letter as an opportunity to show us how you meet the competencies and skills required for this role and anything you think highlights how you are a good fit for Coastline.

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