Senior Development Officer – New Business

The Senior Development Officer – New Business will assist the Director/Development Manager to establish a proactive strategy to identify and secure a long term development pipeline for the delivery of an ambitious new build development programme across all tenures.

Hours:             37 hours per week     

Location:        Belfast/ Holywood

Reference:     FHA04137

Salary:            £38,626 (SP29) - £43,693 (SP34)

To access the full criteria and to apply online, please visit www.radiushousing.org/careers.  Alternatively, application packs can be obtained by contacting the Holywood reception on 0330 123 0888.

The Association

Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland.  We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.

We are one of the major developer of homes in Northern Ireland and build and release around 400 homes every year, both properties for rent, and for private sale.

We incorporate design of community spaces that are designed to impact positively on residents and to support healthier lifestyles and create significant employment within the Northern Ireland construction sector. 

Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role.

We are now looking for a Senior Development Officer – New Business who wishes to be part of our significant success, as we continue to create sustainable, energy efficient, innovative homes for the future.

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

1. Level six qualification (e.g. Bachelor's Degree, Graduate diploma) AND 3 years’ experience as a key development person with key duties to include growth, feasibility, new property business development OR  at least 5 years relevant experience as outlined above within the last 10 years

2. Demonstrable negotiations skills including experience of leading & completing successful complex negotiations for the acquisition and sale of land and property, with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of partners in the development delivery process

3. Demonstrable experience of acquisition/conveyancing and land contracts; carrying out professional, detailed option appraisals for new business and making recommendations at senior management level

4. Computer literate with experience of spreadsheets, constructing budgets and cashflows

5. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to read drawings and appraise and comment on same

       6.      A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport* 

(*where an applicant indicates that a disability prohibits them from driving, this criterion will be waived at the shortlisting stage.  In such circumstances, consideration will be given in any subsequent offer of appointment to suitable alternative arrangements that the candidate may be able to put in place that would enable them to meet the travel requirements for the post)

In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

Closing date for applications is 27th April 2025 unless otherwise stated.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar vacancies permanent / fixed term which may arise. 

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.