Development Officer

Co-operative Housing Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension contributions

Paid sick leave

Educational assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health screening

Job summary

Co-operative Housing Ireland is seeking a Development Officer to join our New Business Development division in Dublin. The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, with hybrid work from our Blanchardstown office.

Responsibilities include coordinating funding documentation, liaising with lenders and authorities, and supporting project delivery from initiation to handover to tenants.

Qualifications

• Track record of achievement in a similar role.
• Experience in accounts, lending, banking 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collate all documentation 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.

Skills

Track record

Accounts

Lending

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Tools

Pamwin software

Job description

Reporting to: Development Officer, Team Leader

Place of work: Hybrid, Dublin

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent Role (subject to 6 months' Probation)

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 work 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate 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:

• Track record of achievement in a similar role.
• Experience in accounts, lending, banking 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.

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
• 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.

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)