Senior Partnerships Manager - Southampton
- Hurn, South West, SO40 3SA, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Senior Partnerships Manager - Southampton, SO40 3SA
Senior Partnerships Manager Affordable Housing & Strategic Partnerships
Dandara | Housebuilding
Build partnerships that create homes, unlock opportunities and deliver long-term value
Were looking for an experienced Senior 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. Youll 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, youll 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 offices
What youll be doing
Build strategic partnerships
Youll develop strong, long-term relationships across the affordable housing sector, becoming a trusted point of contact for our RP and social landlord partners.
Youll:
Build relationships with Registered Providers, Housing Associations and PLC social landlords
Identify opportunities across Section 106, affordable housing, mixed-tenure and contracting-led schemes
Explore additionality opportunities and potential whole-site purchases
Lead negotiations on Section 106 packages, bulk sales and forward funding arrangements
Work collaboratively with partners on design, specification, tenure mix and delivery programmes
Identify opportunities where a partnership approach can unlock greater value for all parties
Shape joint ventures and strategic agreements
Youll 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, youll 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 deal
This isnt simply a relationship-management position. Were looking for someone who can understand, structure and appraise a deal.
Working closely with our Land, Commercial and Finance teams, youll:
Assess scheme viability and potential funding structures
Analyse affordable tenure mix, grant funding and forward-sale opportunities
Negotiate commercial terms that deliver value while managing risk
Understand programme, cashflow and partner contribution implications
Produce high-level scheme appraisals and more detailed assessments of offers from RPs and financial institutions
Bring a strong understanding of the affordable housing funding regime and Homes England funding
You'll be comfortable getting into the detail while never losing sight of the bigger commercial picture.
Get involved early
The 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 market
Affordable 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 programmes
Regulatory changes
Homes England requirements
Emerging partnership and funding models
Market appetite and sector trends
You'll use that knowledge to identify opportunities and help shape our future partnership strategy.
What were looking for
You'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 agreements
Knowledge of grant and affordable housing funding structures
Experience negotiating bulk sales, forward funding arrangements and/or joint ventures
The ability to prepare and understand development appraisals
Strong commercial judgement and an understanding of development viability and risk
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
The confidence to work with senior decision-makers internally and externally
A collaborative approach across Land, Planning, Technical, Commercial, Finance and Construction
A good understanding of Homes England funding and compliance requirements
The person were looking for
Youll 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 Dandara
This 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 experience
Bonus Scheme
Car Allowance
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
Health Assured Wisdom App
3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%
Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership
No Agencies please.