Development Support Officer

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Holywood, Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Northern Ireland is seeking a Development Support Officer to assist in delivering quality homes across various tenures. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification, have at least one year of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This fixed term position offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and a focus on creating sustainable housing solutions.

Benefits

23 days annual leave (increasing with service)

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Remote working allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Housing Association/Property/Housing/Construction.
• Effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Meet targets and deadlines.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development team in delivering quality homes from inception to handover.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the development process.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

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• Closing Date: 5 August 2025
• Location: Belfast/ Holywood
• Contract: Fixed Term
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Job Ref: FHA04231

The Development Support Officer will support the Development team in the delivery of high quality homes across a range of tenures. The role involves providing support for all aspects of development from inception to handover and final closure.

Location: Radius Offices, Belfast/Holywood

Reference: FHA04231

This role is a 1 year fixed term position

This role has been assessed as suitable for hybrid / smart working.

To view the full job description and selection criteria please see attached.

Who we Are

Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.

We are one of the major developer of homes in Northern Ireland and build and release around 400 homes every year, both properties for rent, and for private sale.

We incorporate design of community spaces that are designed to impact positively on residents and to support healthier lifestyles and create significant employment within the Northern Ireland construction sector.

Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role.

What we Offer

We offer a range of benefits to employees including:

• 23 days annual leave (increasing to 29 with requisite continuous service) plus 13 additional statutory /customary days per annum pro rata
• Great on-job training and development opportunities
• A contributory pension scheme
• A health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), and 24/7 access to GPs and Counselling Services
• Membership of Perks – offering deals and discounts from hundreds of big brands
• Free employee health checks
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.
• This role has been assessed for smart working, which may include a £250 annual remote working allowance.

We are now looking for a Development Support Officer who wishes to be part of our significant success, as we continue to create sustainable, energy efficient, innovative homes for the future.

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

1.Level 3 qualification (e.g. A level, NVQ level 3, advanced apprenticeship) or above

AND

At least 1 years’ previous experience (within the last 5 years) of working in a Housing Association / Private/Public Sector of Property/Housing/Construction/Planning or Architectural Design.

2. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, both in person and via written correspondence.

3. Evidence of meeting targets and deadlines.

4. Computer literate with demonstrable experience and understanding of spreadsheets and other computer packages.

5. A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport*

(*where an applicant indicates that a disability prohibits them from driving, this criterion will be waived at the shortlisting stage. In such circumstances, consideration will be given in any subsequent offer of appointment to suitable alternative arrangements that the candidate may be able to put in place that would enable them to meet the travel requirements for the post).

Closing date for applications is 5 th August 2025 unless otherwise stated.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar vacancies permanent / fixed term which may arise.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ