Focusing on development plus mixed-use and developer-led solutions. Leading on the master planning, appraisal, and development of complex mixed-use schemes for free schools and working with schools to help them manage their estates more effectively. This will be done by helping to drive wider commercialisation of the existing school estate and working with the Central Capital Unit (CCU) to develop a service offering to schools that would enable the DfE to make informed decisions about commercialising under-utilised school sites to generate revenue streams and create commercial development plans to accommodate teacher housing as well as affordable homes. Scoping and executing a range of deal structures with private sector developers, including development management arrangements and joint ventures. Responsible for leading the entire development process from inception and taking to planning or procurement of development partner.

(3-6 months contract)
Identify, appraise and acquire the temporary and permanent sites required for new free schools. Manage the provision of support from technical, planning and legal experts. Whilst external property advisors will be used in specific circumstances, this role is very much focused on the direct execution of land deals by the post holder.