Co-operative Housing Ireland
Development Officer
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The Position
Title
Development Officer
Reporting to
Development Officer, Team Leader
Place of work
Hybrid – Dublin City Centre
Contract Type
Full-Time / Permanent Role (subject to 6 months' Probation)
Salary
Approx. €45,000 DOE
Co-operative Housing Ireland
ABOUT US
Co-operative Housing Ireland is the national organisation representing, promoting and developing co-operative housing in Ireland. Since our foundation in 1973 we have provided over 5,700 homes through homeownership, shared ownership and social rented co-operatives. As an Approved Housing Body (AHB), we work with various stakeholders in the housing sector, including Local Authorities, Government, aspiring homeowners, tenants and developers. We currently manage over 6,708 properties across Ireland.
Role
Co-operative Housing Ireland is seeking a full-time “Development Officer” to join our New Business Development division. The Development Officer will work 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 and report to the Development Officer, Team Leader. The Development Officer will be based in our Blanchardstown Office, located at The Generali Building, Navan Road, Dublin.
The Development Officer will actively contribute to Co-operative Housing Ireland’s development projects from beginning to completion. The primary role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders to secure funding for projects. The Development Officer will play a role from the introduction of a new development to Co-operative Housing Ireland, right through to completion and the handover of homes to member tenants. The Development Officer will play a key role in maintaining Co-operative Housing Ireland’s commitment to Ireland’s housing needs.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and collate all documentation required for Funding applications, including valuation reports.
- Complete loan applications to the Department of Housing, the Housing Finance Agency and other lending institutions.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of external stakeholders, including lenders, local authorities, the Housing Agency, etc.
- Provide administrative support to Co-operative Housing Ireland’s Management Team on current/future development projects.
- Manage all project and pipeline folders, including maintaining Pamwin software system.
- Prepare summary reports on potential/new development projects for relevant internal stakeholders.
- Liaise with all internal departments within Co-operative Housing Ireland, including Finance, Policy & Communications, Housing Services & Community Engagement etc. on any issues that may arise in relation to project progress.
These duties are a general guide to the responsibilities of the Development Officer. They are neither definitive nor restrictive. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties as directed.
Requirements
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Track record of achievement in a similar role.
- Experience in banking, mortgage lending, accounts or similar role.
- Knowledge of Approved Housing Bodies and/or the charity sector is desirable.
- Strong communicator – verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience.
- Outstanding I.T. skills, particularly MS Office suite.
- Well organised and capable of multitasking.
- Permission to work in Ireland.
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WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary Bands
- 22 Days Annual Leave + 3 Company Privilege Days
- Annual leave increase to 30 days linked to length of service
- Generous Company Pension Contributions (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Income Protection
- Paid Sick leave Scheme
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid Study & Exam Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP Scheme)
- Life Cover/Death in Service
- Paid Professional Subscription
- Hybrid-Working
- Free Annual Colleague Health Screening
SELECTION PROCESS
Please note that interviews for this position may take place anytime from the launch date until a successful candidate is found.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a CV and Cover Letter. Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only those suitable for this position will be contacted.
Co-operative Housing Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
All documentation received by Co-operative Housing Ireland will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018)
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