Property Development & Partnerships Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritise and lead on the project management of all property requirements relating to packages of care that have funding approval in partnership with Head of Business Development, Operations Managers, and wider team members.
• Work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, operational colleagues, and external housing partners to design and deliver suitable housing solutions for individuals already receiving LDA support as well as those transitioning into our services.
• To think proactively and creatively about how to deliver property solutions alongside housing partners, commissioners, and other stakeholders, creating strong partnerships and service offerings that differentiate LDA from our competitors.
• Negotiate with commissioners and housing partners to the benefit of the organisation and the individuals we support.
• Identify service development and partnership opportunities by sourcing and analysing commissioner’s supported living housing/property/accommodation strategies, attending, and contributing to any relevant provider events.
• Identify and seek opportunities to promote LDA and the Acuity Care brand.
• Contribute significantly to the annual strategic planning for LDA in partnership with the Head of Business Development.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Business Development regarding new and ongoing projects/opportunities.
• Work with the Head of Business Development to review and deliver updated processes and procedures.
• Carry out the initial review of all new and potential contractual agreements, monitoring contractual compliance across the board through regular reviews.
• Attend / host networking and information events in the strategic geographical areas.
• To be able and willing to travel nationally and regionally as required.*

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Benefits

• Full UK driving license
• Experience of working within supported living sector (desirable)
• Experience of significant property adaptation specifically designed for people with support needs
• Experience of negotiating and developing effective Partnerships/working relationships
• Experience of project management/delivering projects within set timeframes
• Specific knowledge of housing regulation/compliance and the application of that knowledge to property solutions
•  Able to network and build positive partnerships
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively 
• Excellent verbal, written and presentational communication skills
• Good all round IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to critically evaluate and prioritise opportunities and workload
• Able to problem solve and generate creative propositions and solutions

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