Development Housing Officer

• Follow through to completion the acquisition and refurbishment of properties already in the development pipeline

• Preparation of development scheme briefs for submission to the Board of Trustees for approval

• Submit CAS and CALF funding applications to the relevant local authorities with whom is working

• Organise valuations and survey reports as required

• Prepare scheme cost breakdowns and complete CAS application forms and CALF & P&A financial modelling spreadsheet and application forms

• Liaise with colleagues in Finance in relation to cash-flow forecasting and drawdown of grant funding

• Approval of construction cost invoices and consultants’ fees within prescribed limits

• Ensure tendering procedures are carried out fully in accordance with EU Procurement Guidelines

• Preparation and submission of claims for the drawdown of the balance of CAS funds and CALF/HFA funding Property Handovers

• A minimum of 2 years working in a development role within the social and voluntary housing sector or similar environment (Essential)

• A full driving licence and use of a car (Essential)

• A relevant third level qualification in construction, project management on construction projects, QS, design housing or equivalent would be a distinct advantage (but not essential)

• A minimum of 1 year of regular use of IT systems with a good proficiency in Excel, Word & databases (Essential)

• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team (Essential)

• Good organisational and time-management skills (Essential)

• Experience in working with other support providers i.e. Housing First & SLI (Desirable)

• Understanding of why people become homeless or may be at risk of homelessness and the issues they present with, particularly in relation to substance misuse (Desirable)

• Respect for the values and beliefs of the company and its founding partners (Essential)

• A commitment to and an understanding of equal opportunities and diversity issues (Essential)

• A commitment to high standards of Health & Safety good practise (Essential)

• Commitment to the provision of quality standards of housing for tenants (Essential)

• Independent and self-motivated (Essential)

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