Development officer (housing association)

Your new companyThe services of Hays have been retained by our client, a Housing Association based in Belfast, to recruit a Development Officer to assist with their long-term growth plans.This role is initially offered on a temporary contract basis for a period of c. 6 months, but it is envisaged that this position will be recruited by the Association on a permanent basis in due course.Your new roleReporting to the Development Manager, you will assist in managing and progressing housing development opportunities in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide. You will:Manage, control and supervise the new build and rehabilitation projects, ensuring high standards of service are being delivered by the design team and on-site contractors.Negotiate, liaise and communicate effectively with all clients and carry out consultation on projects as necessary.Continually seek new housing development where there is a need and prepare project applications as necessary.Co-ordinate and manage the development process, from design brief, scheme design, detailed design, committee approvals, tenders, appointments, planning negotiations, full scheme submission and grant applications in accordance with the DfC Guide.Prepare economic appraisals and cash flows for all development proposals.Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure effective cash flow projections and budgets for development activity.Carry out regular reviews and assessments of contract performance, ensuring risks are reported promptly and budgetary / resource expenditures are controlled.What you'll need to succeedTo be considered for this position, you must possess:A 3rd Level qualification (University Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent) in a property related discipline e.g. building/construction, housing, or development with a minimum of 1 year's relevant experience in a housing, construction or development environment incorporating the following service areas:*Contract management*Project management*Procurement*Stakeholder Engagement*Residential design*Site identification and feasibility assessments*Negotiating land purchases.If you do not possess a 3rd level qualification, you should have a minimum of 3 years' experience as outlined above.What you'll get in returnThis position offers the opportunity to work with an established and growing Housing Association in an important role that will assist in the delivery of much needed new homes.It is envisaged that this role will be recruited on a permanent basis in due course. The initial temporary contract role might interest an individual who is seeking a contract role, but it may also offer good exposure to the post for an individual interested in securing the role on a permanent basis.What you need to do nowPlease contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be