Development Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLE In this brand new role as a Development Assistant in our Build to Rent (BTR) team, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the Senior Development Managers who are responsible for all property, planning and viability aspects of our BTR developments. You will support the Senior Development Managers in the development of high-profile, large scale residential and mixed use projects, with unique challenges including interfacing with retail and commercial elements, from conception stage through to the scheme being ready to start on site. You will help to ensure that we are complying with our Property and Planning obligations, and on completion advising the BTR or Retail Operations and Property Management teams of the ongoing property and planning obligations that will apply for the future of the development. You will also be responsible for coordination and administration of social value activities across all development schemes. . Expected salary - £35,500 - £37,000 (dependent on experience). Contract type - This position is a permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The team aims for around 2-3 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings. Location - This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office. Regular travel to our Build to Rent development sites will be required. Key responsibilities Assisting in Project Planning and Management Conducting Site Inspections Data Collection and Analysis Supporting in Procurement and Cost/Contract Management Assisting in the production of financial appraisals. Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication Assisting in the resolution of Property related Issues Social Value Coordination Essential skills/experience you’ll need Degree in Property Development, Planning & Estate Management, Economics, Business Studies, Maths or Geography, or relevant work experience Retail experience An interest in Property Development and Planning Good knowledge of Excel/Sheets and Powerpoint/Slides Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Strong numeracy skills #LI-HEADOFFICE #LI-HYBRID . Closing Date: April 1, 2025 Pay: £35,500.00 - £53,200.00 Annual Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: 35 Job Level: Partnership Level 8 Where You'll Be Working: London Central Office, 1 Drummond Gate, London, , SW1V 2QQ ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there never been a more exciting time to join us. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. Feel inspired. When you join the Partnership you join a different kind of business. One that seeks to make a difference, not just to ourselves, but to the lives of everyone.