Partnerships Manager

Partnerships Manager – Affordable Housing & Strategic PartnershipsDandara | HousebuildingBuild partnerships that create homes, unlock opportunities and deliver long-term valueWe’re looking for an experienced Partnerships Manager to develop and lead strategic relationships with Registered Providers, Housing Associations and social landlords, helping us deliver affordable housing, mixed-tenure developments and innovative partnership opportunities.This is a highly commercial role at the intersection of land, development, affordable housing and investment. You’ll identify opportunities, build relationships and negotiate agreements that enable us and our partners to deliver more homes. From Section 106 packages and whole-site acquisitions to forward funding and joint ventures, you’ll have the opportunity to shape deals from initial concept through to delivery.This role will support our Southern and Western regional businesses and requires someone with strong sector relationships and an established network across these regions. We are happy to consider candidates based from either our Bristol or Southampton officesWhat you’ll be doingBuild strategic partnershipsYou’ll develop strong, long-term relationships across the affordable housing sector, becoming a trusted point of contact for our RP and social landlord partners.You’ll:Build relationships with Registered Providers, Housing Associations and PLC social landlordsIdentify opportunities across Section 106, affordable housing, mixed-tenure and contracting-led schemesExplore additionality opportunities and potential whole-site purchasesLead negotiations on Section 106 packages, bulk sales and forward funding arrangementsWork collaboratively with partners on design, specification, tenure mix and delivery programmesIdentify opportunities where a partnership approach can unlock greater value for all partiesShape joint ventures and strategic agreementsYou’ll identify and assess opportunities to work with social landlords and institutional partners through joint ventures and longer-term strategic agreements.Working with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll support the structuring of development and collaboration agreements, establish clear commercial objectives and ensure commitments are delivered.You'll also lead regular partnership reviews, keeping performance, delivery and relationships firmly on track.Put commercial thinking at the heart of every dealThis isn’t simply a relationship-management position. We’re looking for someone who can understand, structure and appraise a deal.Working closely with our Land, Commercial and Finance teams, you’ll:Assess scheme viability and potential funding structuresAnalyse affordable tenure mix, grant funding and forward-sale opportunitiesNegotiate commercial terms that deliver value while managing riskUnderstand programme, cashflow and partner contribution implicationsProduce high-level scheme appraisals and more detailed assessments of offers from RPs and financial institutionsBring a strong understanding of the affordable housing funding regime and Homes England fundingYou'll be comfortable getting into the detail while never losing sight of the bigger commercial picture.Get involved earlyThe strongest partnerships start well before construction begins.You'll work closely with our Land, Planning, Technical, Commercial, Finance and Construction teams, bringing partner insight into site acquisition, planning and development decisions.You'll help ensure proposals meet partner requirements, specifications, compliance standards and handover expectations, while identifying potential issues early enough to do something about them.Be our eyes and ears in the marketAffordable housing is changing, and we want someone who understands where the sector is heading.You'll represent Dandara across the RP and affordable housing market, developing relationships and keeping us informed about:Funding and grant programmesRegulatory changesHomes England requirementsEmerging partnership and funding modelsMarket appetite and sector trendsYou'll use that knowledge to identify opportunities and help shape our future partnership strategy.What we’re looking forYou'll already have significant experience working with Registered Providers or Housing Associations within housebuilding, residential development or affordable housing.You'll bring:A strong understanding of affordable housing delivery and Section 106 agreementsKnowledge of grant and affordable housing funding structuresExperience negotiating bulk sales, forward funding arrangements and/or joint venturesThe ability to prepare and understand development appraisalsStrong commercial judgement and an understanding of development viability and riskExcellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skillsThe confidence to work with senior decision-makers internally and externallyA collaborative approach across Land, Planning, Technical, Commercial, Finance and ConstructionA good understanding of Homes England funding and compliance requirementsThe person we’re looking forYou’ll be commercially astute, credible and relationship-driven.You know how to build trust with partners, but you're equally comfortable challenging assumptions, negotiating terms and protecting the commercial interests of the business.You'll understand that the best partnerships aren't simply transactions. They're about finding structures where land, funding, development expertise and shared objectives come together to create opportunities that work for everyone involved.Make an impact with DandaraThis is an opportunity to play an important role in growing our affordable housing and partnership activity.You'll have the scope to identify opportunities, influence schemes at an early stage and create relationships that can develop from individual transactions into long-term strategic partnerships.If you have the RP relationships, affordable housing expertise and commercial mindset to help us identify opportunities and turn them into successful developments, we'd love to hear from you.What's in it for you?£Competitive basic based on experienceBonus SchemeCar Allowance33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme - EAPHealth Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointmentsHealth Assured Wisdom App3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)Cycle to Work SchemeEmployer matched pension scheme of up to 5%Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membershipNo Agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr