Job reference orbis/TP/350996/45468Positions available 1Working hours 37Closing date 7 September 2025Job category HousingOrganisation Brighton & Hove City CouncilJob introductionThe Acquisitions & Development Manager role will have responsibility for acquiring and developing new homes for both temporary accommodation and longer term council use, to meet housing need in Brighton & Hove.For an informal discussion, please contact Kathryn Arbery - Strategic Housing and Development Manager on 07826951753About the roleWorking in the Strategic Housing & Development team you will be helping to meet our ambitious targets for delivery of 2000 homes over the life of the Housing Strategy. To deliver accessible, affordable and high-quality homes for everyone.The Acquisitions & Development Manager role will have responsibility for acquiring and developing new homes for both temporary accommodation and longer term council use, to meet housing need in Brighton & Hove.You will be managing a team of Housing Supply Officers who administer our successful home purchase scheme, which has brought over 450 properties back into Council use, as well as managing your own larger acquisitions.Please read our pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here ( and ( as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.Additional informationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visitCompany informationEncouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our actions, our and the work we are doing toPlease note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.
