The Organisation:
CVHA has been a leading provider of social housing in Ireland since 2006 and now manages and/ or owns over 1,800 homes in 16 counties including Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Wexford. Currently employing 35+ staff, we have an ambitious growth programme in response to the need for more housing for those who cannot afford to provide their own. Our vision is to make a difference by providing quality housing to those in housing need.
The Development Team have core responsibility in the identification of new business to execute the company development pipeline. Circle VHA is a Tier 3 developing housing association, a member of the Irish Council for Social Housing and Housing Alliance and intends to make a key contribution to the Rebuilding Ireland Programme 2020 and subsequent housing provision programmes.

The Role:
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Development will be a member of the Senior Management Team and lead the development team. With overall responsibility for the strategic development and performance of the function, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the other SMT members, statutory agencies, local authorities, housing providers and all key external and internal stakeholders to ensure CVHAs vision is realised.
The is a key leadership role within the organisation, responsible for the strategic development and delivery of company development pipeline in line with the vision and values of CVHA, with a primary focus on new business, functional oversight and stakeholder relationship management. The person will ensure the development and delivery of the development goals for the company in the context of the Circle VHA development strategy 2018- 2023.

The Candidate:
The successful candidate will have at least 6 years’ experience in a construction, development, surveying, property or housing environment. They will have expert knowledge of the AHB sector and its funding mechanisms and will have the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply via CV and Cover Letter to recruit@circlevha.ie Shortlisting will apply. The closing date for applications will be 5pm on Friday, 2nd October.