Head of Development

We’re looking for a Head of Development to join ateb and take a leading role in shaping our development ambitions across West Wales.

With a salary of £70K – £74K per annum, this is an opportunity to take strategic responsibility for our development programme - identifying new opportunities, building strong partnerships and helping to make sure we develop the right homes, in the right places, for the long-term benefit of our customers and communities.

Working closely with our Executive Director for Development & Assets, you’ll help develop and deliver ateb’s Development Strategy and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities. You’ll build relationships with Welsh Government, Local Authorities, landowners, developers, contractors, consultants, funders and other key partners to help secure the opportunities, funding and investment we need to grow.

You’ll also provide leadership to our Development Team, ensuring we have the capacity, capability and culture to deliver our ambitions.

And, as part of the ateb team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 30 days annual leave plus 3 additional days over Christmas and bank holidays

• Simplyhealth basic level contributions

• Pension contributions matched up to an agreed limit

• Flexible working depending on the role and service needs

• Learning and development opportunities

• Team wellbeing activities

• Professional subscription paid for one relevant professional body each year

We’re looking for someone with extensive leadership and management experience in housing, development, regeneration, construction, property or a related sector, with a strong track record of delivering successful development programmes.

You’ll need strong commercial and financial awareness, experience of development appraisal and scheme viability, and the ability to build effective relationships and turn strategic plans into action.

Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to Creating Better Living Solutions and putting the right customer outcomes at the heart of what we do.

Salary: £70K - 74K per annum

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Interview date: Stage 1: Virtual - Monday 19th October 2026

Stage 2: In Person - w/c 26th October 2026