Development Officer

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Why Choose Clúid Housing?

At Clúid Housing, we believe that success is achieved through our dedicated and passionate team. Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Dynamic Working Environment: Thrive in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative workspace.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We support work-life balance with flexible working options with Hybrid working options.
• Comprehensive Training and Development Opportunities: Grow professionally with our continuous learning opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave +3 additional days over Christmas and Good Friday, 10% Pension, VHI, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to work, Tax Saver Travel, Sick Pay, Payment Income Protection, Paid Maternity Leave, Paid Paternity Leave.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusion, recognised with a Silver Award from Investors for Diversity.

About Us

Clúid Housing is at the forefront of providing affordable, quality housing in Ireland, with a vision to create communities where everyone has a great place to live. We’re looking for talented individuals passionate about making a tangible impact in people’s lives and eager to contribute to social change.

• Position: Development Officer
• Reporting to: Development Program Manager
• Location: Dublin Hybrid
• Contract type: 1 year FTC
• Salary: €45,830 – €63,017

Role Overview

Development Officers will work as key members of the Commercial Development team by assisting the New Business Managers and Delivery team in delivering Clúid’s housing development programme. You will provide support to the wider team by taking responsibility for the management of the delivery of identified projects within the existing programme. As a result, you will be responsible for a range of delivery processes such as project administration, funding applications, internal and external approvals and liaising with Property Services for all projects. The role requires significant travel as you will provide support for development activity nationwide. You will visit schemes during construction, close to completion and again on the closing date as well at other times as needed. You will participate in all necessary Commercial Development team meetings and activities. We envisage that this role will operate from our Dublin office however travel to our regional offices will be required on occasion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the New Business Managers and Project Managers in the delivery of social housing projects as per our internal development procedures
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Property Services, Housing Services, Finance and Legal to ensure timely delivery of units into management
• Support New Business Managers to develop initial feasibility of projects
• Manage and deliver feasibility exercises and project appraisals in conjunction with the Design team and submit these to internal and external stakeholders as required
• Prepare internal appraisals for internal decision making in accordance with the project plans
• Administer the progression of acquisition projects through to handover in conjunction with the New Business Managers
• Organise valuations and surveys as needed
• Obtain information from all stakeholders to complete and submit for various internal and external approval stages
• Prepare submissions for external funding approval and submit them to external parties as required and as per procedures and project plans
• Work with Legal and Finance teams to prepare and track funding applications and drawdowns
• Keep Delivery Programme Manager appraised of all changes to project schedule
• Maintain all project records as per Clúid’s procedures
• Ensure that Clúid’s policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Keep Housing Services and Property Services informed of progress and expected dates for delivery of new homes
• Visit projects specifically nearing completion and snagging as required
• Coordinate the handover of new units to Housing Management
• Attend all meetings pertinent to your role
• Where required assist with organising PR events for the department
• Liaise with Property Services and Housing Management Services during the defects liability period ensuring that defects are dealt with by contractors/consultants
• Ensure that Clúid’s expected level of customer service is maintained throughout the defects period
• Assist in preparing post project reviews
• Actively manage your personal development plan in consultation with your manager
• Collaborate with colleagues and proactively work to ensure that New Business delivery a quality service to the business

Corporate Responsibilities

• Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities
• Adhere to all Clúid policies and procedures at all times
• To exercise discretion at all times
• Demonstrate high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own wellbeing, health and safety requirements

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Property Development Knowledge
• Financial Acumen & Data Management
• Planning and Organization
• Contract and Quality Management
• Strong People Skills

Person Specification:

Education / Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree required in related area
• Project Management training/qualification
• Experience in working as part of a multi skilled team

Knowledge / Skills

• Specialist role related knowledge in property acquisition or property development processes
• Communication skills –verbal and written, report writing, presentation skills
• Stakeholder management skills and experience
• I.T skills to intermediate level
• MS project experience
• Project feasibility assessment
• Problem solving

Experience

• Property Acquisition/Property development experience
• 2+ Years’ experience in a similar role

Join Us

At Clúid Housing, you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you’re ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, apply! Let’s make a difference together. Interviews will be held the week of the 10th March 2025.