Group Director of Development & Property

Group Director of Development & Property

The Barnet Group (TBG)

The Barnet Group (TBG) is seeking a Group Director of Development & Property to play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of the organisation leading our development and property agenda, strengthening how public assets are deployed, and delivering tangible value for residents, communities and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive and operating as a member of the Executive Team, you will provide strategic leadership and operational grip across a complex and high impact portfolio. You will ensure the effective stewardship of assets, the delivery of new homes and regeneration, and the continued modernisation of property related services balancing social purpose, commercial discipline and regulatory responsibility.

This is a challenging and energising leadership role. You will improve customer experience, strengthen performance and capability across the Directorate, and help ensure the Group's long term sustainability, financial resilience and capacity for growth working confidently across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

This is an exciting time to join The Barnet Group. As one of the first local authority trading companies, TBG has blazed a trail in terms of growth and innovation across housing, development and care services and remains ambitious for what comes next.

The Group has grown from around 250 employees to over 1,100, manages and maintains more than 14,000 homes, delivers Barnet Council's homelessness and housing options services, and continues to build and acquire new affordable homes.

In 2025, Barnet Homes (on behalf of Barnet Council) received the highest possible C1 regulatory grading from the Regulator of Social Housing providing a strong endorsement of the quality of service and governance along with a robust platform from which to drive further service improvement and improved outcomes for residents.

The Group also includes Your Choice Barnet, which provides specialist care and support to adults with a range of mental and physical disabilities, including extra care, residential care and specialist support services. Our registered provider subsidiary, Opendoor Homes, is on track to reach 1,000 homes in ownership and management.

With a turnover of around £150 million, and approximately £250 million of cash flowing through the business each year, TBG operates at scale within a complex public service and regulatory environment. We have a stretching but supportive culture, strong relationships with the Council and partners, and a secure future, underpinned by a new 10 year management agreement for Barnet Homes commencing in 2026.

We are a diverse and evolving group of organisations. Our growth has strengthened our financial resilience and enabled us to play a critical role in supporting Barnet Council and its residents through a challenging and changing context. As Group Director of Development & Property, you will be central to how we continue to do this through smart investment, effective asset management and high quality delivery.

Remuneration for the role is up to £157,078 per annum, depending on experience. Flexible benefits & pensions allowance of 5% of your base salary. You will be able to choose from a variety of benefits.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter (maximum three A4 pages) setting out your interest in the role and the aspects of your experience that best demonstrate your suitability.

The deadline for submission of applications is 7th June 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified week commencing 22nd June 2026

Interviews will be held (in person) on 1st July 2026

Please note: this is the only available date for interviews. If you cannot attend, please do not apply.

In your application email, please include:

• Confirmation of your availability for interview on the specified date

• Details of any reasonable adjustments required

All applications should be submitted by email to:

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Tony Spaul, Head of Human Resources. We are committed to supporting disabled applicants and those with health conditions throughout the process.

The Barnet Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from candidates from marginalised and underrepresented communities.

In line with our Recruitment and Selection Policy, we apply a version of the "Rooney Rule" to senior appointments. We therefore expect all recruitment partners to actively support this commitment by ensuring diverse candidate shortlists and fair representation throughout the recruitment process for director level roles.