Development Officer (Housing Association)

Your new company The 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 role Reporting 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 ..... full job details .....