Partnership and Development Manager
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2025 |
| Location: | Lichfield, WS14 0QP |
| Company: | Voyage Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1343845633 |
Summary
Role Overview and Purpose:
The Supported Living Partnership and Development Manager will play a key role in driving capacity growth of the organisations Supported Living portfolio. The role is accountable for partnership engagement and building strong relationships with Housing Associations, Registered Providers and Developers to secure Supported Living growth opportunities alongside sourcing, negotiating and managing turnkey developments for Supported Living property. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Supported Living sector and a proven track record of delivering Supported Living development initiatives.
We are seeking a dynamic and outcomes focused Supported Living Partnership and Development Manager who can foster and sustain strong relationships within the housing and development sector and lead on the delivery of a pipeline of high-quality Supported Living developments across the UK. The Supported Living Partnership and Development Manager will play a pivotal role in achieving the Supported Living strategic growth objective for Voyage Care and shape the future of our Supported Living portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the identification, negotiation and execution of turnkey development opportunities for Supported Living
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities in line with the organisation’s growth objectives.
- Foster strong relationships with housing associations, developers and external stakeholders to unlock supported living growth opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with the development team to align Supported Living growth opportunities with Registered care development opportunities
- Work alongside our operational colleagues and other internal stakeholders to ensure new Supported Living development opportunities align to our value proposition.
- Manage the development program of safe, compliant and high-quality home environments for the people we support ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
- Manage external development stakeholders, such as architects, developers, project managers and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of development projects on time and within budget.
- Preparation of project appraisals to support in the decision-making process
- Negotiate and manage Supported Living Agreements in collaboration with the in-house Legal team.
- Relationship management with Housing Associations to support the ongoing operations within our existing Supported Living Portfolio
Key Skills & Experience
- Significant experience in Property Acquisition and Development within the care sector and preferably in relation to Supported Living Developments
- Proven track record of delivering numerous turnkey developments within the care sector
- Strong network with Housing Associations and developers within the Supported Living Sector
- Background in managing relationships with Housing Organisations and aligning property strategies with operational goals.
- In depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations within the care sector
- Results driven with the ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strong relationship builder with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
You may be required to undertake other duties commensurate to your role and/or working hours, as may reasonably be required of you.
This is a description of the job as it is at present. However, the Company may periodically review your job description and update it to ensure that it relates to the job as when being performed. It is the Company's aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Company reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description, after consultation with you.
Benefits with Voyage Care:
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.
25 days annual leave plus bank holiday.
Employee discount app offering discounts at leading retail stores and leisure attractions.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers and restaurants.
Enhanced family leave - so you can make the most of precious family moments.
Supporting your wellbeing through access to a free 24/7 external counselling service.
Access to external Wagestream app allowing you to withdraw your pay as it’s earnt.
Pension scheme and life assurance policy offering security for you and your loved ones.Long service awards to reward loyalty and longevity with Voyage Care
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