Work at Hanover

Development Manager

Location: Lochhead Court, Stewarton, KA3 5AH

Working hours: 20 hours per week

Remuneration: £14.30 per hour (starting rate during 6-month probation period) / £15.02 (upon completion of successful probation)

Closing Date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 at 23.59pm

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.

About the Role 

The Development Manager position is both a rewarding and challenging role that helps residents live independently within a safe and caring environment and involves working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a permanent basis.

As the face of Hanover, you will be committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations by providing a high-quality service to our customers through efficient management of our Lochhead Court development in Stewarton.

This post would suit a friendly and professional individual with the ability to deal with a wide range of people; from the care team that you work alongside, residents and their families to contractors, local community groups and other agencies.

Main Responsibilities

As the Development Manager, you will handle a variety of responsibilities and tasks related to the smooth and continuous running of the development, including but not limited to:  

• General management of the housing development and ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Logging day-to-day repairs and monitoring the progress.
• Liaising with contractors where necessary and carrying out property inspections.
• Regularly engaging with our customers, providing advice and information as requested.
• Ensuring that performance and key performance indicators are met.

About You

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people and the ability to empathise with and care for the elderly
• Possess a sound knowledge of housing management services
• Ability to build rapport with a wide range of people
• Strong, clear communication skills in order to succeed
• Demonstrable ability to remain calm as a highly efficient multi-tasker

What We Offer

Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. We are a Scottish Living Wage employer as well as being a Gold IIP Wellbeing employer and Young Person’s Guarantee. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:

• Competitive salary and pension options.
• Hybrid Working Model and Flexi-working
• Health and Wellbeing support networks including Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 GP helpline.
• Employee counselling service upon assessment
• Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts, health cash plan and fuel card
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Internal Leadership Excellence programme for leadership/ manager roles

Recruitment Dates

Closing date for applications 23.59pm, Tuesday 8th July 2025.

Hanover is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Charity no: SC 014738

Contact information

To find out about working with Hanover, contact us on 0800 111 4646 or email at recruit@hanover.scot