This role is for a Head of Project Delivery within the Project Delivery team at the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. The Project Delivery team is responsible for progressing opportunities to unlock and accelerate growth including through funding options (equity, grant and loans), acquisitions, infrastructure, partnering, coordination and acting as an interface with other Government teams.

Working collaboratively with public and private sector partners, this role will lead a team with responsibility for progressing opportunities to help create, unlock, accelerate and develop a pipeline of future activity in line with growth plans and the developing evidence base for Greater Cambridge, driving forward the Government’s ambitious vision for Cambridge. This is an exciting role offering the opportunity to participate in one of the region’s most transformational projects and work in partnership to unlock and accelerate growth.

This is an exciting role offering a unique opportunity to participate in one of the region’s most transformational projects and work in partnership to unlock and accelerate growth.

This role is being recruited by Homes England to support the establishment and operation of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. The successful candidate will initially be employed by Homes England and will work predominantly on matters relating to the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation and its activities.

About you…

We are looking for someone to join our team who understands and is passionate about the delivery of quality homes, placemaking, economic growth and regeneration and wants to work in an inclusive, supportive and driven team.

You will be motivated by the transformative impact of placemaking and understand the ability of a development led response to tackle social deprivation and economic underperformance.

The successful candidate will use their skills and experience in leadership, technical and commercial acumen, knowledge of mixed-use development, skills and experience of working on and delivering large and complex sites to support the Development Corporation’s ambitions for Greater Cambridge and accelerate delivery of major projects. Familiarity with the UK Government’s business case process and experience in engaging with Central Government departments on major strategic projects will also be valued.

The role requires a good understanding of sustainable placemaking, planning and relevant Government policies and priorities and will have experience of translating policy into operational delivery.

The successful candidate will have experience of developing well-organised, effective teams and setting clear objectives aligned with the wider strategic ambitions for the wider team and the Development Corporation as a whole.

If you are shortlisted for this role, interviews are expected to take place w/c 7 December 2026 but this may be subject to change.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) as a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), Town Planner (RTPI), Urban Regeneration Specialist, or in Finance.
Develop, maintain, and drive strategies to support the development of sustainable housing and commercial markets appropriate for the region. Identify blockers and constraints in specific markets, and develop strategies to overcome them using the full range of skills and products available, including investment, acquisition, and partnering.
Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, drawing relevant skills and expertise from across the Development Corporation where applicable, to drive progress in complex, long-term projects and enable development in priority places.
Use data and analysis effectively to guide, support, and justify decisions. Coordinate activity in local markets across the Development Corporation, ensuring interventions from different directorates, programmes, and places are aligned to maximise their collective impact.
Manage strategic relationships with industry partners, building an in-depth understanding of their business, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and resolving issues.

Who are we?

Greater Cambridge Development Corporation

The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation was established by the Government on 23 July 2026. It is a statutory delivery body set up as a new local-national partnership, to unlock the long-term sustainable economic future of Greater Cambridge.

Building on the foundations laid by the Cambridge Growth Company, the Development Corporation marks the next phase of the government's commitment to achieving nationally significant economic growth through infrastructure-led development.

Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.

Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer...

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.

Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.

Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.

Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.

We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.

Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition - GOV.UK

You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.

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