HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT:
We are looking to recruit a Senior Executive with a track record of
leadership and management and someone who shares the ethos and values
of Sophia.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
To lead the housing development and housing management function of
Sophia and in doing so play a lead role in developing and implementing
the housing development and asset management strategy of Sophia.
The Head of Development will always seek to align and ground their
work within the values and ethos of Sophia.
In line with this senior management/executive role in an Approved
Housing Body with an ambitious growth strategy, we are offering an
attractive salary, terms and conditions including hybrid working to
the successful candidate.
REPORTING: The Head of Development will report directly to the C.E.O.
DEVELOPMENT:
* To develop and implement action plans to progress the existing
development opportunities that are being presented to Sophia.
* To prioritise the implementation of the current development plan.
* To play a lead role in liaising with Local Authorities and the
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government to progress the
funding applications associated with the various developments that
Sophia is involved in.
* Once funding is attained for new projects continue to liaise with
Local Authorities and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local
Government to ensure timely drawdown of funds and to ensure completion
of new projects within agreed timelines.
* To oversee and be responsible for successfully progressing any new
projects through the planning stage
* To appraise and assess the financial and other risks with all new
developments.
* To initiate and anticipate the management plans required to manage
all risks with new developments.
* To be responsible for having effective systems and processes in
place for ensuring the effective legal transfer of lands and property
to Sophia
* To ensure the Sophia housing development and growth targets are
attained within the agreed timeframe
* To appraise and make recommendations to the C.E.O on any potential
new developments.
STRATEGY:
* To play an active role in shaping the development strategy of
Sophia and to demonstrate leadership and innovation in doing so.
* To keep informed of the trends both existing and emerging in the
housing sector in Ireland and to support the shape of Sophia?s
Development Strategy.
PROCUREMENT:
* In accordance with Sophia?s procurement policy manage the
procurement process associated with the building of all Sophia?s new
units
* In accordance with Sophia?s procurement policy ensure there is
effective management of the procurement process associated with the
maintenance of Sophia?s existing housing stock
* To ensure full compliance and be responsible for compliance with
all relevant legislation and polices associated with procurement and
tendering for services.
* To liaise with services and builders that are awarded contracts by
Sophia and ensure all contracts awarded by Sophia are being adhered
to.
REPORTING:
* Provide regular reports to the C.E.O and on the direction of the
C.E.O to the prepare reports for the Development Committee and Board
of Sophia
* To provide and ensure organisational compliance with the reporting
requirements of state funders.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
* To lead, support, supervise and manage staff in the development
function of Sophia
* To work with the C.E.O and any other senior staff in the
development and implemenation of the Sophia Human Resource strategy
GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE
* To ensure compliance with the relevant regulatory codes of
compliance with particular relevance to the compliance with the codes
and standards of the Housing Regulator of Approved Housing Bodies
* To participate fully in the Sophia Risk Management strategy and
associated risk management register.
* To carry out and conduct all work in line with health and safety
policies and guidelines of Sophia and ensure all work within the
responsibility of the Head of Development is carried out in a safe
manner.
* Ensure the development on new properties comply with all current
building regulations
* To ensure rigorous and effective systems are in place so that all
contractors carrying out all repairs and maintenance have an up to
date health and safety policy and that they have the appropriate level
of insurance and competency in implementing Sophia?s health and
safety requirements.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
* To support the organisation?s work in ensuring effective
management of relationships with all external stakeholders.
* Ensure that all relationships with staff, volunteers, supporters
and Board Members are managed in a proactive, courteous and
professional way.
* To engage in an effective programme of networking and alliance
building.
BRAND PROTECTION:
* To implement all guidelines in relation to Brand Promotion and
Brand Protection.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
* To lead the development and implementation of Sophia?s assessment
management strategy
* To ensure Sophia?s annual work programme for cyclical repairs is
effectively implemented
* To review and propose systems for the effective response to
repairs and maintenance
* To ensure recommendations of stock and condition surveys are being
implemented.
TENANT SERVICES:
* Participate in a process of reviewing compliance with RTB
legislation and play an active role in implementation of
recommendations from any internal review.
* Ensure systems in place for collating and analysing and responding
to the feedback from tenants including monitoring complaints (in
relation repairs and maintenance) and by monitoring the information
sourced through tenant satisfaction survey.
* Ensure data protection policy and client confidentiality policies
are fully adhered to.
GENERAL
* To work from an anti-oppressive and pro-equality model of care and
support
* To constantly use as reference in one?s work the Sophia model of
care and its commitment to supporting people to successfully recover
from homelessness.
* Effectively manage the Annual Budget of Sophia?s Housing
Development Function.
* Be involved in the preparation of reports, statistics and other
information that may be required by the C.E.O.
* Work effectively as a member of the team.
* Strictly adhere to Sophia?s Data Protection and Confidentiality
policies.
* Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and assist
in identifying own job-related training needs.
* To liaise with other staff as needed, and to work in a proactive
and constructive way with other services and departments.
* Project a positive image of Sophia at all times.
* Always act in the best interests of Sophia.
* Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and as
directed by the C.E.O.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:
* **Apply on the website** Years? experience in a
leadership/management role in Property Development/ Management
* A strong and flexible work ethic
* Evidence of having a results focused mind-set
* Capacity to successfully manage the compliance requirements within
the sector
* Proven commercial acumen
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent knowledge of public procurement processes, planning
legislation and construction in the residential sector.
* A recognised qualification in a property related discipline e.g.
surveying/architecture/ engineering to degree level is essential, with
a formal qualification in project management being desirable
* A full clean driving licence.
SOPHIA OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES:
* **Apply on the website** Annual Leave Days
* Additional Long Service annual leave
* 5% Employer pension contribution
* Further education and training support
* Employee assistance Programme
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should email Lorna Burke (HR Manager) at **Apply
on the website** for a Recruitment pack.
Applications should include a Cover Letter and CV and should be
emailed to **Apply on the website**
Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5PM ON FRIDAY, **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
