Assistant Development Manager in Brentwood

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East London, at our Brentwood office in Essex. As our Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development Managers in the pre-construction phases of their development projects, including feasibility, legal, design, planning and health and safety related activities.Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you... Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceAgile working possible (dependent on role)Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance - 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits... In return, what we would like from you... Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and QualityDegree level educated, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position.Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word and OutlookA general background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualificationExperience in a Development Trainee role or similarOrganised and methodical, with good attention to detailHighly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisalsHighly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentationAble to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility Ability to follow and lead change management programmesFirm commitment to accountability, performance management, target setting and monitoringProfessional mannerAble to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levelsDesirable -A desire to continue with further educationExperience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing or Property Development More about the Assistant Development Manager role... Assist others in the assessment of new business opportunities.Research and review planning applications, in conjunction with others to identify site constraints and opportunities.In collaboration with the team undertake feasibility assessments using group software.Financials - Responsibility to support Development Manager in their responsibility to ensure overall financial viability of development is maintained and controlled at all timesUpdate and manage development cash flowsAssist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required.Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries.Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systemsWhen required organise and administrate meetings and provide information as requested to do so.Provide support to the team at external meetings and events, e.g. pre application planning meetings and public consultation events. This may require out of hours working.Resolve problems in collaboration with other team membersMaintain project folders in order to ensure accurate record keeping and audit compliance.Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression.Collaborate with colleagues as required to share information and ensure successful delivery of schemes.Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.Any other task deemed necessary to the role. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us... We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.#LI-HA1Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working.Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities