Development Officer

NIFHA; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Pension benefits

Generous annual leave

Job summary

NIFHA in Belfast is seeking a Development Officer to lead housing development opportunities and progress them in line with the Housing Association Guide. You will report to the Development Manager and coordinate with multiple stakeholders across projects.

The role requires either a 3rd level qualification in a property-related discipline or at least 1 year of relevant housing/development experience, plus skills in contract and project management, procurement, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3rd level education in a property related discipline (e.g. building/construction, housing or development).
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in housing, construction or development (last 5 years).
• Experience in contract management, project management, procurement and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress housing development opportunities on behalf of the Association.
• Work under the direction of the Development Manager and in line with the DfC Housing Association Guide.
• Contribute to site identification and feasibility assessments; support land purchase negotiations.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Feasibility assessments

Negotiating land purchases

Education

3rd Level education in property related discipline

Job description

• Location: 288-290 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT147ED
• Contract: Full time Permanent
• Hours: 37
• Job Ref: DO/11/26

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Ref: DO/11/26

The post holder will be required to manage and progress all housing development opportunities on behalf of the Association in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide and under the direction of the Development Manager.

This is a full-time permanent post working 37 hours per week.

The successful candidate must have:

Essential Qualifications:

3rd Level education in a property related discipline e.g. building/construction, housing or development related

OR

A minimum of 1 year relevant experience (within the last 5 years) in housing, construction or a development environment

A minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience (within the last 5 years) in a related field incorporating the following service areas:

Contract management

Project management

Procurement

Stakeholder Engagement

Site identification and feasibility assessments

Negotiating land purchases

The post is a full-time post with the following benefits:

• Generous optional contributory pension scheme currently at employer contribution of 15.5%
• 23 days annual leave pa rising to 28 after 5 years’ service, 30 days after 10 yrs service
• 12 customary holidays
• Excellent work and family friendly policies
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid working arrangement

NB Housing is an equal opportunity employer

We reserve the right to enhance criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.