Job Description

Permanent

Full time (37 hours per week) Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

About the Role

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for housing development and partnership building? bpha is seeking a dynamic and skilled Head of New Business to lead our New Business Team. In this pivotal role, you will identify, evaluate, and secure new development opportunities and partnerships, ensuring our development programme aligns with organisational goals and delivers value for bpha, our residents, and stakeholders.


You'll work closely with colleagues in Development Delivery, Sales, and Finance to ensure seamless project delivery and will represent bpha at external events and forums, promoting our development ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team in identifying and appraising new development opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, developers, agents, Homes England and other stakeholders. Oversee the preparation of business cases and financial models to support investment decisions. Appraise alternative and innovative 'routes to market'. Work closely with Development Delivery, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure seamless project delivery. Monitor market trends and policy changes to inform strategic direction. Represent the organisation at external events and forums, promoting our development ambitions.

About You:

Essential:

Proven experience in leading a team. Solid housing development experience across all procurement routes. Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams. Knowledge of housing policy, planning, and funding mechanisms.

Desirable:

Experience working within a housing association or similar environment. Relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g., CIH, RICS). Experience with stakeholder engagement and partnership working.

Our Values At bpha, we:

Take responsibility and do what we say we will. Show empathy, respect, and listen to colleagues and customers. Work better together, valuing diversity and collaboration. Are ambitious, always striving for excellence and positive impact.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive, ambitious team committed to making a difference for our residents and communities. We offer opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects.

Application Process Closing date: Friday 31st October 2025 at 5pm

Initial screening calls: w/c 3rd November 2025

Interviews: 7th November 2025

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.



INDHIGH


bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.


We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.


We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.


All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.


We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.