Assistant Development Programme Manager

Come and make a difference at Karbonas an Assistant Programme Manager - Development

We're looking for an organised, analytical and collaborative Assistant Programme Manager - Developmentto join our Development Delivery Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in the delivery of Karbon's new-build development programme, helping us provide more high-quality homes and create strong, sustainable communities.

About The Role

Working closely with the Group Development Director, Development Programme Manager and Development Delivery Leadership team, you'll help coordinate and monitor our Group and wider SAHP consortia development programme, ensuring projects remain on track against agreed milestones, budgets and strategic priorities.

You'll maintain accurate programme information, produce clear reports and dashboards, and provide analysis that helps colleagues and senior leaders make informed decisions. You'll also support the administration of Homes England and other funding programmes, including grant claims, forecasts, reconciliations and programme returns.

A key part of the role will be identifying programme risks, dependencies and opportunities for improvement. You'll work across Development, Finance and Construction, as well as with local authorities, Homes England, consortium members and other delivery partners.

You'll also help strengthen our systems, processes and governance arrangements, making sure we maintain accurate records, strong audit trails and effective programme controls.

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys working with data and turning complex information into clear, meaningful insight. You'll be organised, thorough and comfortable managing competing priorities, while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and quality.

You'll have experience of:

• Supporting the management and delivery of housing development programmes.

• Working with Homes England-funded programmes and using Homes England IMS or an equivalent funding management system.

• Maintaining and analysing programme data, performance information and management systems.

• Producing reports, dashboards and management information for a range of audiences.

• Supporting audit, compliance and assurance activity.

• Building effective relationships with colleagues, partners and external stakeholders.

• Using technology and digital systems to support reporting, analysis and effective programme management.

You'll also have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and provide constructive recommendations.

Experience of research, preparing business cases and supporting system or process improvements would be beneficial. A degree or relevant professional qualification in housing, construction, project management or a related area would also be welcomed, but equivalent knowledge and experience will be considered.

You'll need a full, valid driving licence for this role.

Working With Us

You'll be part of our Development Delivery Team, led by Lorraine McCluskie, Development Programme Manager. If you'd like to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to Zoey Hawthorneat:

[email removed] or [phone removed].

Key Details

• Assistant Development Programme Manager - permanent role

• Salary is 54,534 per annum

• Location: Newcastle/Stanley

• Regular travel between Karbon offices and occasionally off site

• 37 hours per week with agile working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)

• Birthday leave

• Occupational pension

• Health cash plan

• Flexible benefits pot

• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:- https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

We love seeing the real you in your application. It's fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do notaccept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Thursday 26 November

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications so don't wait too long to apply!

Interview date

Monday 7 December at our Gosforth Office

We're Inclusive

We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
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A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding we've got this covered!