Development Officer

We are working with an established , forward thinking Social housing Provider to help fill the following role : Development Officer. West Midlands | £(phone number removed) Role Profile Development Officer , Job Purpose * To ensure that our client delivers an excellent Development Programme * Ensure all development files up to date in line with Homes England requirements. Responsibilities, Key Tasks * Provide support during the handover process including attending handover. * Process all development invoices on finance software, EBIS. * Produce Development Appraisals. * Provide administrative support to the Head of Development and keep internal records up to date. Development Finance * Create and process all Purchase Orders and deal with all enquiries and queries. * Produce paperwork to set up new suppliers. * Set up and attend monthly cashflow meetings with Finance. * Check and pay all invoices. * Obtain and send development cash flow updates to Finance. Communication, PR and record keeping * Set up monthly Development Liaison Meetings (DLM) meetings, produce the agenda, attend and take notes. Keep the DLM teams channel updated. * Maintain and update the Development PR Plan including Social Media and PR. * Draft press articles for approval. Take photos/produce images for LinkedIn and other social media outlets. * Liaise internally to keep the website up to date. * Arrange signing of contracts/deeds/collateral warranties - emailing and posting hard copies, travelling by car to collect and drop off documents. * Keeping SharePoint and development folders up to date. * Maintaining the Contracts Register. Programme Management * Provide support during the handover process including attending handover. * Provide support during audits. * Attend Pre-Tenancy Workshop's and sign-up meetings with prospective tenants. * Maintain and update Handover Sheet. * Complete forms relating to Homes England claims. * Manage defect queries and produce scheme out-turn reports. * Obtain RICS reports and valuations. * Produce appointment letters for consultants. Other Tasks * To ensure that Core Values and Strategic Objectives are actively promoted and worked to at all times. * To attend meetings and/or training and development activities, and represent, as required. * To undertake any other tasks appropriate to the post as required by the Group. * Ensure that the Group's Equal Opportunities Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy is implemented at all times. * All colleagues are responsible for the health and safety of themselves and of others. Experience and knowledge * Experience of working in the development department of a housing association * Knowledge of Homes England funding requirements. * Intermediate building technical knowledge and experience. * Have a working knowledge of financial systems. * Basic understanding of Proval or similar development software. * Have ability to attend site meetings through own resources. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer