The EDI Group Limited is a property development and investment business based in Edinburgh. Established in 1988 by the City of Edinburgh Council, EDI is a private company, owned by the Council and run as an arms length operation.

Over the past 24 years, EDI has successfully managed property assets and developed land and property, either on its own or through joint ventures with developers, land owners, local authorities and other public sector bodies.

The Council has recently undertaken a rationalisation and restructuring of its arms length property operations. As a result, EDI is now being reconstituted as the Council's main property development company, with shareholdings in the Council's other property related companies being transferred to EDI. The two main objectives of the restructured group are:

• To realise value through investment in and development of Council surplus assets; and
• To provide a mechanism through which the Council can deliver the physical development aspects of its regeneration strategy.

The Role

The Senior Development Manager will strengthen EDI's development expertise with an initial focus on managing the delivery of the Craigmillar and Granton projects, but also contributing to the company leadership as part of the senior management team. It is an outstanding opportunity to have an impact on the life and economy of the City.

Further detail on the role can be found below:

• Job description

The Projects

Craigmillar

Originally established as a joint venture between the Council and EDI, Parc is leading the physical regeneration activity within the Craigmillar area. Parc has been highly successful in focusing on the physical regeneration of the area, delivering two new primary schools, residential development and enabling the refurbishment of the White House, a local art-deco landmark. Currently Parc's main focus is to deliver a new town centre with improved retail facilities, over 300 new homes and provision for a new community High School. Beyond this Parc's goal will be to complete the two residential masterplan areas of Wauchope and Greendykes.

Granton waterfront

Waterfront Edinburgh Ltd was set up in 2000 by the City of Edinburgh Council to promote sustainable economic development for Granton Waterfront and in doing so, helping to create a sense of place. Significant potential remains for both residential developments along with commercial and leisure opportunities which together will bring this area into the mainstream of Edinburgh life.

City Centre

EDI is currently leading the process of preparing a master plan for an 8 acre site in Fountainbridge. This has the potential to be one of the most exciting developments in Scotland in the next few years as the focus will be on delivering place making to match both the best of Edinburgh's New Town and the best in contemporary European city living. EDI is also progressing a planning application for a gap site in the Old Town. Aiming for a site start in early 2015, the proposals for a boutique hotel on Market Street will complete the historic sky line of the City.

Background information

You can find out more information on:

• www.edigroupscotland.co.uk
• www.parccraigmillar.co.uk
• www.waterfront-ed.com

Application

For an informal discussion on the role please contact Amy Gordon or Katy Gall at our recruitment partners, Aspen People on 0141 212 7560.

To apply, please email your up to date CV and covering letter / supporting statement to apply@aspenpeople.co.uk quoting reference G802 in the subject box.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given on their CV against the job description and we would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements.

We would also be grateful if your covering letter / supporting statement could include the following information:

• Current salary / package
• Current notice period

Please note that you will receive an acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours - if you do not receive this please contact Amy Gordon.

Recruitment Process

We have provided below a note of all the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which will hopefully help you plan your diary:

• Closing date for applications: Friday 11th April at 12noon
• Meeting to select short list of candidates: Wednesday 16th April 2014
• Longlist interviews: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
• Shortlist interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2014

Please note that candidates may need to complete an assessment process with Aspen People prior to shortlist interview, full detail of which will be confirmed to candidates moving forward.