DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Circle VHA are proud members of INAR - The Irish Network Against Racism. The role: Circle VHA has an ambitious growth plan to deliver 2500 homes over the next four years. We are seeking to expand our team of talented and experienced professionals to help us deliver these new homes. The core responsibilities of the Development Officer role are to support the delivery of the annual development programme. The role will involve assisting and leading as appropriate in the identification and administration of new and existing opportunities. You will participate in all necessary new business activities such as meetings, site visits, and regularly engage with new and existing contacts. You will be responsible for developing relationships with key third-party stakeholders. The role will require regular travel as you will be working on several development projects nationwide. You will be carrying out regular inspections of schemes as they are being developed, on closing, post-completion, and during handover to our internal teams. Location: Hybrid working with office and national site attendance required. Reporting to: New Business and Development Manager. Contract: Permanent, subject to a six-month probationary period. Salary Range: €45,300 - €51,041 depending on experience. Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. Leave: 26 days. Pension: Available on completion of probation. Travel: A valid driving license and the use of a car for business purposes. Expenses policy applicable. Head Office: Phoenix House, Castle Street, Dublin 2. To Apply: Please send your CV and accompanying covering letter to by the closing date. Closing Date: 5 P.M. Friday 25th October. Interviews: Week commencing 28th October. The Organisation: Circle Voluntary Housing Association was set up in 2003 and is a leading provider of social housing in Ireland. Our vision is to make a real difference by delivering quality homes and innovative integrated housing solutions to individuals and families in Ireland. We are passionate about our people and the delivery of a tenant-first service. Our team members are the secret element of our success. Their experiences, competencies, values, knowledge, and perspectives are greatly valued and have significantly contributed to Circle delivering over 2500 homes. They deliver services to over 5000 people and help create thriving communities. We are dedicated to finding the right people who embrace our purpose, vision, and values. In return, we will support you to learn, grow, and excel in an exciting, flourishing, diverse organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment which values every person who works with us and all of those who live in our homes and communities. Reflecting the growing diversity of the communities in which we work, we welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and any background traditionally marginalised in society. Key Responsibilities: Provide project and transaction management support to the Development Team, Senior Management, and Leadership Team. Administer and project manage assigned acquisitions and site developments, including representing Circle VHA in property appraisals and meetings with consultants and contractors as required. Assist with the identification of development sites and acquisition opportunities, preparing feasibility and economic appraisals for review and presentation to the Circle VHA Senior Management Team. Prepare scope of work brief and manage consultants on given projects, including agents, surveyors, solicitors, and design team members. Visit projects on a regular basis during the construction delivery and handover phase. Assist in monitoring and reporting on capital expenditure, ensuring project and transaction development budgets. Liaise with relevant third-party personnel regarding the feasibility and progression of housing development options, including but not limited to: Local Authorities Developers Estate Agents Designers and Cost Consultants Advance assigned acquisition leasing, new build, and turnkey schemes by establishing the end-user profile and project parameters in consultation with Local Authorities and other key stakeholders. Undertake, in conjunction with the Finance function, the completion of funding applications to Local Authorities, DHPLG, and other statutory and non-statutory funders based on defined criteria and timescales. Assist the team in retaining up-to-date data and surveillance on local constituent areas and wider market trends in relation to property costs and availability. Ensure compliance on new projects with the various statutory regulations in force, funding scheme technical specifics and standards, DHPLG memoranda and circular provisions, and EU public procurement requirements, and carry out all necessary due diligence prior to project completion and handover. Contribute to the effective delivery of a quality service through the proper implementation of policies and procedures and to keep abreast of changes in relevant legislation. Act within and strictly adhere to company policies and procedures and follow all approved processes on given transactions. Be aware of and act in accordance with up-to-date statutory instruments, building, and planning regulations, including Health & Safety Acts and the general application regulations of the same. Compliance Management: Adopt an approach of continuous learning and personal development with the creation of a Learning & Development plan and attend training appropriate to your roles. Positively promote the Association in all activities. Any other duties which are consistent with your role. Key Competencies: Delivering against agreed targets. Team working. Ability to use initiative. Excellent time management skills. IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Communication skills. Brand integrity. Person Specification: Candidates will be shortlisted based on illustrating in their application that they fulfil the following criteria. Examples that demonstrate the ability to fulfil the criteria should be included, as well as the competencies below. This job description is not restrictive and will be subject to periodic review. Education and Work Experience Essential: Relevant 3rd level qualification. At least 1 years experience in a construction, development, surveying, property, or housing development environment. Full clean and unrestricted Irish driving license with access to a vehicle. Desirable: Sectoral experience in the provision of housing accommodation under Government Housing Policy as delivered through the Housing Agencies and Local Authorities, other Approved Housing Bodies. Key Knowledge and Skills Essential: Stakeholder management skill and experience. Good knowledge of common IT packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of development processes and contract procedures. Ability to prioritize work to deadlines and meet targets. Able to form and maintain good working relationships at all levels, internally and externally. Able to resolve, anticipate, and prevent problems. Able to take responsibility, working independently and flexibly. Effective negotiating skills. Excellent communication skills and an open and motivated approach to work. Excellent organizational skills. High level of written English, including the ability to write and present reports. High level of numeracy. Desirable: Proficient use of common IT packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Employee Benefits: 26 days of annual leave. Increased annual leave entitlement with length of service. Paid sick leave. Annual salary increments. Company pension scheme. Hybrid working options. Death in Service benefit. Personal milestone gifts. Further education assistance. Employee Assistance Programme. Paid maternity leave. Paid adoption leave. Paid paternity leave. Early miscarriage leave. Fertility leave. Additional parents leave payment. Tax saver commuter tickets. Bike to Work scheme. (Some benefits subject to T&Cs)