Development Programme Manager

Advert close date: Friday 5th April 2024

Company Overview: At The Crown Estate (TCE), we're at the forefront of sustainable development and innovation. We're seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic project team for the planning and redevelopment of Cambridge Business Park. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Role Overview: As a Development Programme Manager, you'll Join a team delivering a really exciting £1.6b gateway development for the North-East Cambridge Innovation District – with market leading sustainability and placemaking ambitions and a mixed-use brief covering labs, offices, homes, and a new high street.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure good governance, processes, and communication.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to achieve project goals and targets.
• Monitor budgets and ensure cost and value targets are achieved.
• Assist in drafting reports and presentations for internal committees and stakeholders.
• Support innovation initiatives aligned with TCE's values and strategy.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and facilitate key meetings and engagements.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills with experience in governance reporting.
• Some experience in mixed-use asset projects.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Basic knowledge of the planning and development process.
• Strong logistical, management, and coordination skills.
• Diligence in process application and continuous improvement mindset.
• Highly motivated team player with resilience to time pressure and complexity.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an exciting, high-profile project at the forefront of sustainable development.
• Collaborate with talented professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence.
• Opportunity for growth and learning in a supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply: If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of sustainable development, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter below.

The Crown Estate is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, or age.

We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.

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