Rochester - covering our Kent & East Sussex region
Do you want to join Hyde as a Lead Development Manager?
The Lead Development Manager is a senior role within Hyde’s Investment, Development & Partnerships division, focused on identifying, securing and progressing high-quality land opportunities that drive our development ambitions.You’ll lead projects from site identification through to planning consent across a mix of brownfield and greenfield sites, using strong commercial insight to maximise value while supporting sustainable development and the creation of thriving communities.
Key Responsibilities / What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the identification, appraisal and acquisition of land opportunities aligned to Hyde’s development strategy
Manage the planning process to secure implementable consents and maximise site potential
Project manage multiple acquisitions concurrently, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timescales
Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landowners and key stakeholders
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and driving delivery
Oversee viability, S106 negotiations and financial appraisals to ensure strong commercial outcomes
Prepare and present high-quality board papers to support decision-making on land opportunities
Essential Skills and Experience
Proven experience in land acquisition, development management and securing planning permission
Strong commercial acumen with experience of financial appraisals and viability assessments
In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system, including S106 and CIL negotiations
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and managing complex projects
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Why Join Hyde / What We Offer
Join Hyde, where we’re delivering hundreds of new homes and have an ambitious development pipeline to build sustainable communities across London and the South East. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality schemes that drive regeneration and create places people are proud to call home.
A strategic leadership role with real influence over Hyde’s development pipeline
The opportunity to shape and deliver impactful regeneration and housing schemes
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working options
A collaborative and purpose-driven culture focused on making a difference
This role will involve travel across Hyde’s operating regions
Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision-making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.