About the Role Are you a strategic leader with a passion for housing development and partnership building? bpha is seeking a dynamic and skilled Head of New Business to lead our New Business Team. In this pivotal role, you will identify, evaluate, and secure new development opportunities and partnerships, ensuring our development programme aligns with organisational goals and delivers value for bpha, our residents, and stakeholders. You ll work closely with colleagues in Development Delivery, Sales, and Finance to ensure seamless project delivery and will represent bpha at external events and forums, promoting our development ambitions. Key Responsibilities Lead a team in identifying and appraising new development opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, developers, agents, Homes England and other stakeholders. Oversee the preparation of business cases and financial models to support investment decisions. Appraise alternative and innovative routes to market . Work closely with Development Delivery, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure seamless project delivery. Monitor market trends and policy changes to inform strategic direction. Represent the organisation at external events and forums, promoting our development ambitions. About You: Essential: Proven experience in leading a team. Solid housing development experience across all procurement routes. Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking. E