Overview
Cloughjordan Ecovillage, North Tipperary Green Enterprise Park, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary, E53 VP86
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Job Description
The Opportunity SPI is entering an exciting new chapter of development initiatives and as Development Manager, you’ll be at the heart of this evolution. This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful projects that will directly influence how we live, build and grow sustainably. You’ll collaborate with a passionate team of professionals, community members and stakeholders to bring visionary ideas to life — from infrastructure upgrades to a bold new community-led development plan.
Why This Role Matters: You will not just manage projects — you will drive change. Your leadership will ensure that development pathways are clear, collaborative and resilient, helping us avoid common pitfalls and deliver real results. You will be instrumental in:
* Bringing infrastructure projects to shovel-ready status — unlocking funding and accelerating implementation.
* Guiding community-led planning — shaping the next phase of Ecovillage development.
* Creating processes that support success — ensuring every project has the structure and support it needs to thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with key stakeholders to establish development pathways that will support efficient, effective and timely delivery of projects.
* Oversee the progression of prioritised development projects, via these pathways, from concept through to delivery.
* Work with others to achieve timely engagement of stakeholders and professionals in the above processes.
* Lead on the advancement of infrastructure projects to funding-ready status, with support and guidance of a specialist steering group and professional contract design team.
* Work with the General Manager to facilitate the creation of a new community development plan with a designated working group.
* Provide required input into relevant funding applications and fundraising activities.
* Become a member of the Licence Sub-Committee and attend other meetings as necessary.
* Work with Project Managers to oversee implementation and handover of infrastructure projects to Cloughjordan Ecovillage Service Company.
* Deliver information sessions to residents and businesses, as required.
* Liaise with planning and other regulatory authorities where required.
Career Level
* Managerial
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 3
* Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Analytical, Communications, Financial, Interpersonal Skills
* Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Management, Priority Planning
* Specialising In: project development, project management, financial management, communications skills, sustainable development
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