Join Our Team at Clúid Housing: Where Your Work Makes a Difference


Why Choose Clúid Housing?
At Clúid Housing, we believe that success is achieved through our dedicated and passionate team. Working with us, you'll enjoy:

• A Dynamic Working Environment: Thrive in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative workspace.
• Good Remuneration: Receive a salary that aligns to your skills and impact.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We support work-life balance with flexible working options.
• Comprehensive Training and Development Opportunities: Grow professionally with our continuous learning opportunities.
• Strong Employee Benefits: Enjoy 22 days of holiday (+closed for 3 additional days over Christmas), + Good Friday and 1 annual Me day as well as access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and more, ensuring you feel valued and supported.
• An Inclusive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values D&I, recognised with a Silver Award from Investors for Diversity with a number of active ERGs.

About Us: Clúid Housing is at the forefront of providing affordable, quality housing in Ireland, with a vision to create communities where everyone has a great place to live. We're looking for talented individuals passionate about making a tangible impact in people's lives and eager to contribute to social change.


Development Officer at Clúid Housing Role Overview:

• Position: Development Officer
• Reporting to: Development Programme Manager
• Location: 159-161 Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1
• Contract: Specific Purpose - 1 year
• Salary: €45,830 - €63,017

The Commercial Development Team is a team of highly skilled professionals including Project Managers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Development Managers, Development Officers, Onboarding and Defects Team and Administration Support.
The individual will join the Commercial Development Team to support the other Senior Project Manager and Project Managers in the delivery of an extensive housing development programme. Ensuring good design, compliance with Clúid’s design standards and quality control is central to the role. The role will also oversee compliance with procurement regulations, planning, building control, building regulations, contractual obligations, health & safety requirements, project finance and budget control for various large-scale projects.

Role Overview: Development Officers will work as key members of the Commercial Development team by assisting the New Business Managers and Delivery team in delivering Clúid’s housing development programme. You will provide support to the wider team by taking responsibility for the management of the delivery of identified projects within the existing programme. As a result, you will be responsible for a range of delivery processes such as project administration, funding applications, internal and external approvals and liaising with Property Services for all projects. The role requires significant travel as you will provide support for development activity nationwide. You will visit schemes during construction, close to completion and again on the closing date as well at other times as needed. You will participate in all necessary Commercial Development team meetings and activities. We envisage that this role will operate from our Dublin office however travel to our regional offices will be required on occasion.


Key Responsibilities:


Key responsibilities

• Support the New Business Managers and Project Managers in the delivery of social housing projects as per our internal development procedures
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Property Services, Housing Services, Finance and Legal to ensure timely delivery of units into management
• Support New Business Managers to develop initial feasibility of projects
• Manage and deliver feasibility exercises and project appraisals in conjunction with the Design team and submit these to internal and external stakeholders as required
• Prepare internal appraisals for internal decision making in accordance with the project plans
• Administer the progression of acquisition projects through to handover in conjunction with the New Business Managers
• Organise valuations and surveys as needed
• Obtain information from all stakeholders to complete and submit for various internal and external approval stages
• Prepare submissions for external funding approval and submit them to external parties as required and as per procedures and project plans
• Prepare and submit legal instructions when required and in accordance with project plans
• Work with Legal and Finance teams to prepare and track funding applications and drawdowns
• Keep Delivery Programme Manager appraised of all changes to project schedule
• Maintain all project records as per Clúid’s procedures
• Ensure that Clúid’s policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Keep Housing Services and Property Services informed of progress and expected dates for delivery of new homes
• Visit projects specifically nearing completion and snagging as required
• Coordinate the handover of new units from Developer/Contractor to Housing Management
• Attend all meetings pertinent to your role
• Where required assist with organising PR events for the department
• Liaise with Property Services and Housing Management Services during the defects liability period ensuring that defects are dealt with by contractors/consultants
• Ensure that Clúid’s expected level of customer service is maintained throughout the defects period
• Assist in preparing post project reviews
• Actively manage your personal development plan in consultation with your manager
• Collaborate with colleagues and proactively work to ensure that New Business delivery a quality service to the business

Corporate Responsibilities

• Ensure all activity is aligned to Clúid’s values and contributes to the mission of supporting the development of thriving communities
• Adhere to all of Clúid’s policies and procedures at all times
• To exercise discretion at all times
• To fulfil all care and high standards regarding both Clúid’s and your own health and safety obligations

General

• Adopt an approach of continuous learning and personal development
• To positively promote Clúid in all activities
• Any other duties which are consistent with your role

Who we are looking for
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree required in related area
• Experience in working as part of a multi skilled team

Knowledge / Skills

• Specialist role related knowledge in property acquisition or property development processes
• Communication skills –verbal and written, report writing, presentation skills
• Stakeholder management skills and experience
• T skills to intermediate level
• Project feasibility assessment
Problem solving

Join Us: At Clúid Housing, you're more than just an employee; you're part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you're ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, apply by 6th November 2024 at 11:59 PM, and let's make a difference together.