Development Officer

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 €35,550 - €48,880 (depending on Skills, Qualification and Experience)

Co-operative Housing Ireland

Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI) is the national organisation representing, promoting and developing co-operative housing in Ireland.

CHI is an Approved Housing Body (AHB) and a member of the Housing Alliance. CHI work with various stakeholders in the housing sector, including Local Authorities, Government, aspiring homeowners, tenants and developers and is subject to regulation by the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority and the Charities Regulator.

Role:

CHI 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 have an administrative base in our Head Office, located at 11/12 Warrington Place Dublin 2.

The Development Officer will actively contribute to CHI’s development projects (existing and new), from sourcing new housing opportunities to the actual delivery of homes for new members. The Development Officer will conduct feasibility analyses, monitor CHI’s development performance, prepare reports for key stakeholders and play a key role in maintaining CHI’s commitment to Ireland’s housing needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to CHI’s National Operations Manager and Director of New Business Development on current/future development projects.
• Work with CHI’s Legal and Finance teams to prepare and track funding applications.
• Co-ordinate and collate all documentation required for CALF applications.
• Ensure consistency between CALF application forms and ICSH Financial Template prior to submission.
• Organise valuations and surveys as required.
• Complete loan applications to the HFA and other lending institutions.
• 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 CHI, including Finance, Policy & Communications, Housing Services & Community Engagement etc. on any issues that may arise in relation to project progress.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of external stakeholders, including lenders, local authorities, the Housing Agency, etc.

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.
• Third-level qualification in a related area (property, housing management, business or similar) is desirable.
• 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.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Well organised and capable of multitasking.
• Full driving licence and access to own car is desirable.
• Permission to work in Ireland.

Conditions of Employment:

Salary
CHI operates a performance-based salary model that allows for annual salary increases on a set salary range through performance.

Annual Leave
Annual leave will be 22 days (exclusive of 10 public holidays), plus an additional 3 Privilege days per year. Annual leave increases through length of service and can also be additionally accrued as paid time off in lieu of overtime (TOIL).

Pension
Co-operative Housing Ireland offers a defined contribution pension scheme. Employees have access to the scheme on successful completion of their six-month probationary period.

Training & Development
Continuous professional development, training & further education courses, study & exam leave and professional membership fees are paid for at CHI’s discretion where relevant.

Travel & Subsistence
Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid according to CHI Policy, similar to public sector rates.

Selection Process:

Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on applications and CVs submitted. The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in this job description.

The closing date for applications is Friday the 10th of May 2024.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a CV and Cover Letter via this link or by clicking on the role on the following website https://www.cooperativehousing.ie/careers

All documentation received by Co-operative Housing Ireland will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018).