JOB DESCRIPTION/ROLE PROFILE
Job Title:
Development Officer (Growth Team) – Fixed Term Post for 9 – 12
months
Reporting To:
Development Manager
Located At:
Head Office, Northern Whig House, 3 Waring St, Belfast
Hours of Work:
37 per week, Monday – Friday (flexi hours)
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
At Clanmil we want to provide more great homes for families that need them. As
Development Officer in our growth team we want you to source/identify development
opportunities and assess their feasibility including the identification and mitigation
/management of risk, financial appraisal, undertake purchase negotiations and once
agreed oversee the conveyance.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:
A
RAISE THE PROFILE OF CLANMIL
1
Identify areas of housing demand for social housing/equity share, outright sale and
private renting and support this analysis with local market research from estate
agents, surveyors, academia etc.
2
Seek the views of Housing Management on opportunities, based on existing
management experience of Clanmil stock and waiting list activity.
3
Identify/establish/build relationships with agents/vendors/surveyors/political
representatives/banks etc to identify new opportunities.
4
Identify and build an analysis of current market trends for all tenure types, ensuring
the results of research for selling/private renting new homes, is built into the
financial viabilities, risk analysis, cost plans and marketing strategies to allow for a
precise financial appraisal to be undertaken using the appraisal model.
5
Visit site/take photographs to support due diligence .
6
If existing properties, undertake scheme design variance report vis a vis new build
standards.
7
Procure and instruct valuations and ensure detailed review of assumptions
contained therein.
8
Produce/seek initial planning feasibility reports and action any recommendations
arising.
9
Ensure vendors/agents are fully up to date at all times.
10
Prepare Heads of Terms to issue to solicitors upon purchase agreement.
11
Undertake community consultation as per policy
12
Procure and oversee geotechnical investigations developing an understanding of
risk/costs to determine completion or otherwise of purchase.
13
Complete landbanking recommendation in line with landbanking policy.
14
Monitor the progression of conveyance of the site, responding to queries raised /
managing vendors expectation.
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B
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4
C
1
2
3
D
1
E
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3
F
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4
ASSESS AND APPRAISE SUITABILITY OF POTENTIAL SITES
Undertake the required due diligence to assess the viability of a development
opportunity and make recommendation to purchase (including financial viability).
Communicate with contacts on a “without prejudice/subject to” basis.
Ensure vendors/agents and developers are kept up to date on progress of
sites/schemes identified and promote Clanmil to encourage repeat business.
Produce option/economic appraisals to determine the best development
opportunities.
ACHIEVE TARGETS TO DELIVER THE ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
Agree and deliver the target dates for the schemes.
Assess the performance of consultants and contractors.
Ensure grant claims are claimed when due and all certifications are valid.
TEAM WORK
Attend and contribute to meetings and prepare reports, presentations and take
minutes.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Keep up to date with and adhere to:
 Housing Association Guide (DSD Guidelines for Housing Associations)
 Clanmil’s Design Brief (for housing)
 Landbanking Policy
 Corporate Procurement Policy
 Community Consultation Policy
 Relevant legislation
Attend all training courses offered to help you fulfil your role to the best of
your ability.
Embrace all opportunities for learning and development to help you fulfil your
role to the best of your ability.
FOLLOW THE ASSOCIATIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Familiarise yourself with the companies policies and procedures which you
will be provided with at the start of your employment and during your
induction period and induction training.
Understand the role of the Association and its mission, and display its core values in
your actions and behaviours.
Generate creative and innovative ideas to challenge and contribute to the
Association’s way of working.
Adhere to the Association’s Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Policy
and commit to the principles and aims of the Equality Scheme S75
duties with regard to religious faith, political opinion, racial groups, men and
women generally, marital status, age, persons with a disability, persons with
dependants and sexual orientation.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not
intended as an exhaustive list.
The role holder must have a flexible attitude to work and carry out any other duty, from time
to time, requested by the Group Director of Development, Development Manager or Senior
members of the Development Team.
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Core Values
These are our guiding principles and describe the behaviours that lead to achieving great
performance in the organisation.
We will show Commitment by:
 Putting our hearts and minds into what we do.
 Taking pride in delivering excellent customer service that strives to exceed customer
expectations.
 Looking for new ways to do things that will improve services to our tenants.
We will show Excellence by:
 Putting our tenants at the heart of everything we do.
 Being attentive to customers needs by being polite, courteous and upbeat.
 Going the extra mile.
 Being an ambassador for Clanmil Housing by promoting the vision and our objectives in a
positive and inspirational way.
 Actively participating as a team member working collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve mutual goals.
We will show Respect by:
 Acting with authenticity.
 Fixing our mistakes
 Promoting a ‘can do’ attitude.
 Building mutual trust and understanding by being open, honest and respectful to others.
 Actively listening to and understanding our customers' needs and expectations.
 Ensuring our interactions with others internally and externally are positive and
constructive.
We will always be aware of our Community by:
 Demonstrating a sense of responsibility for contributing to vibrant and resilient
communities.
 Understanding our role in making a difference to people’s lives.
We will display Simplicity by:
 Listening to our customers and responding to their needs.
 Taking responsibility and ownership.
 Delivering what we promise.
We will never stop Learning because Change is constant.
 We will openly share our expertise and knowledge with others.
 We take responsibility for own learning and will seek opportunities to continuously
develop.
 We are flexible and can adapt to change and new ways of working to enable the
organisation to meet its objectives.
We embrace Diversity, everyone has a role to challenge and contribute.
 We recognise and understand the strengths and opportunities of a diverse workforce
within Clanmil Housing.
 We ensure that everyone has fair and equal access to our services.
 We respond to the diverse needs and aspirations of our customers.
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JOB PROFILE
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL /
DESIRABLE (E / D)
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
A third level qualification AND 2 years recent experience (within
last 5yrs) in a property/construction/estate agency environment
OR 5 years recent experience (within last 8yrs) in a property /
construction/estate agency environment.
E
Experience of managing professional consultants in accordance
with appointed scope of services.
E
Experience of investment appraisals
E
Knowledge of the NI Housing market
E
Experience of negotiating land purchases with vendors/clients
and developers
E
Awareness of NI Planning policy
E
Working knowledge of NI Public Procurement Policy & Public
Contract Regulations.
D
Experience of working within a Development Team in a Housing
Association.
D
Relevant Professional Qualification (MCIH/MCIOB/RICS etc)
D
A working knowledge of the Housing Association Guide
(Development & Procurement functions)
D
An understanding and experience of working with local
communities.
D
Practical experience of being able to interpret contract/scheme
building drawings.
D
Experience of engaging with key stakeholders, local
communities and elected representatives.
D
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SKILLS / ABILITIES
Able to travel to meet requirements of the job and be
available for occasional evening/weekend work, if required.
E
A skilled communicator with excellent administration,
organisational and problem solving skills.
E
Possess a high level of motivation.
E
Excellent interpersonal skills.
E
Able to deal with conflicting priorities, have a methodical
approach to detail and an ability to think laterally.
E
Able to use initiative and work with limited supervision.
E
Able to work as part of a team.
E
Able to deal with a varied workload.
E
Able to meet targets/deadlines.
E
Committed to equal opportunities.
E
Committed to social housing.
E
Have a flexible attitude to work.
E
Signed by Postholder: _______________________________
Date: __________
Signed by Manager: ________________________________
Date: __________
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