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Phil Lacey

Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

Experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of affordable housing development amassed over almost 20-years, with a proven track record in delivering 1000's of mixed tenure homes via Homes England's Affordable Homes Programme and s.106 affordable homes across the UK.

Demonstrates strong financial analytical knowledge, communication skills, and leadership abilities.

Adept at problem-solving and remaining calm under pressure.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Head of Affordable Housing

Avant Homes
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
04.2023 - Current
  • Strategic lead for multi-tenure partnerships to deliver affordable housing nationally
  • Established an affordable housing land acquisition strategy, ensuring the delivery of 1000's affordable homes with over 20 RPs
  • Created a contract negotiation framework for regional land teams
  • Partnership lead with affordable housing sector and HBF
  • Strategic adviser to all regional business units on affordable homes, additionality and 100% affordable housing sites

Development Manager (Head of Land & Partnerships)

Karbon Homes
York, North Yorkshire
12.2018 - 04.2023
  • Spearheaded the rapid growth of affordable housing delivery into the Yorkshire region
  • Established a new business and development delivery team in Yorkshire
  • Secured 1000's of affordable homes via Homes England AHP, including successfully becoming a Strategic Partner, alongside the acquisition of multiple s106 homes from all major house builders.
  • Worked closely with executive leadership, providing insightful inputs on strategy formulation, bid strategy and Board reporting

New Homes Project Manager

Connect Housing
Leeds, West Yorkshire
12.2013 - 12.2018
  • Project manage the delivery of mixed tenure affordable housing developments from inception to handover and defects
  • Identify new business opportunities
  • Prepare detailed financial viability assessments and board reports advising on the risks involved with new developments


Senior Sales & Marketing Officer

Connect Housing
Leeds, West Yorkshire
12.2007 - 12.2013
  • Led a team on the sale and leasehold management of affordable home ownership schemes, including shared ownership, right to acquire and discount market sale
  • Marketing of properties for sale, including show homes and sales setup


Sales Negotiator

Barratt Homes
Leeds, West Yorkshire
07.2006 - 12.2007
  • Met commercial targets to sell open market new build homes on several sites in West Yorkshire
  • Provided exceptional customer care through out the home buying experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Marketing

Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds
09.2003 - 07.2006

Skills

  • In depth knowledge of affordable housing development
  • Partnership working
  • Financial analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Land acquisition and contract negotiation
  • Project management

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Hiking

Certification

Association of Project Management (AMP) certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Group Head of Affordable Housing

Avant Homes
04.2023 - Current

Development Manager (Head of Land & Partnerships)

Karbon Homes
12.2018 - 04.2023

New Homes Project Manager

Connect Housing
12.2013 - 12.2018

Senior Sales & Marketing Officer

Connect Housing
12.2007 - 12.2013

Sales Negotiator

Barratt Homes
07.2006 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Marketing

Leeds Metropolitan University
09.2003 - 07.2006
Phil Lacey