Development Officer, Housing & Projects (Hybrid)

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

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.