Job Description

Head of Development Leading the delivery of homes that make a real difference This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity to shape and deliver a large-scale, ambitious development programme across South Wales. As Head of Development, on a Full Time, Permanent basis you will lead the operational delivery of new homes for sale and rent, ensuring quality, safety and customer experience sit at the heart of everything you do. You will oversee the delivery of a development programme of around 150m per year, supporting growth of up to 850 homes annually. Working with a talented and committed team, you will turn strategy into reality, balancing commercial delivery with social purpose and long-term impact.

What is great about the role?

This role gives you real influence. You will shape how homes are delivered, how teams work together and how communities benefit from development. You will have the space to think strategically while staying close enough to delivery to see the impact of your decisions.


You will work with experienced professionals across development, sales, design, sustainability and regeneration, as well as with external partners who share a commitment to quality and innovation. If you enjoy leading people, improving systems, and delivering complex programmes that genuinely improve lives, this role offers both challenge and reward.

Where does this role fit in?

You will sit within the Development Directorate and report to the Director of Development. You will be a key member of the Development, Sales and New Business Management Team, working closely with senior leaders across the organisation.


You will lead a Development Team of around 25 people and work alongside wider Development and Sales teams of approximately 60 colleagues. The role is agile, with the base in Swansea and covering the West region with regular collaboration across South Wales.

What skills and experience do you need?

You will bring significant experience of leading and managing teams within a development or property environment, with a strong track record of delivering complex programmes, budgets and timescales. You will be comfortable operating at a senior level, contributing to strategic discussions while maintaining a clear focus on operational delivery.


You will have strong commercial awareness, experience of partnership working and a good understanding of the residential development and sales landscape. You will be organised, decisive and calm under pressure, able to manage risk while keeping people engaged and motivated.


Just as importantly, you will lead in a way that reflects Codi values. You will be compassionate in how you support colleagues and customers, authentic in how you communicate and build trust, and progressive in how you think about innovation, sustainability and future growth.

What are the pay and benefits?

Time off and Flexibility

Hybrid role based in Swansea. Your role will involve working throughout South Wales. Working days are predominately Monday to Friday or you can work compressed hours on a 9 day fortnight. 26 days holiday plus Bank holidays. Rising to 31 days with an extra day for each full year of service. Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks Paternity Leave: 3 weeks

Money and Pensions

The exact salary is 89,182 for a 37hour, full time, permanent position 45p per mile for mileage allowance Pension Choices: Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%. Or, Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80 th of final salary for every year of service. 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership Saving scheme with competitive interest rate Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations From 1 st April 2026 the option to be either weekly or monthly paid.

Your Wellbeing

Sick Pay, rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years. Eyecare: Up to 100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses. Free counselling, coaching, wellbeing team, and OH service to all colleagues Annual Health Check Health Cash Plan

Getting Around

Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme (subject to eligibility) Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Development

Continuous professional training and development Leadership development programmes Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed Career coaching Support with funding and time for qualifications

Perks & Recognition

Long Service Awards Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands. Colleague Discount platform.

FREDIE

At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity to rise with us and we encourage you to apply now.


If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@codigroup.co.uk or 0300 373 5262

How do you apply?

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up-to-date CV, short/ focused cover letter along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you.


Interviews will be taking place on either 17 th or 18 th February in our Swansea office and will consist of a presentation, panel interview and psychometric assessment.

Who are Codi group?

Codi Group is among Wales' largest not for profit housing and care organisations, offering safe homes, tailored support, and thriving communities where people can flourish. In 2024, Pobl and Linc joined forces, uniting our shared values and strengths to enhance services and create more opportunities across Wales, forming Codi. Together, we are dedicated to being compassionate, inclusive, and making a positive impact every day.