Senior Development Officer

Senior Development Officer – Overview

The Senior Development Officer will assist the Director/Senior Head of Development to ensure the Association builds houses to the highest possible standard whilst ensuring value for money.

Job Details

• Location: Holywood
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: FHA04463
• Closing date: 30 April 2026

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director/Senior Head of Development in managing development projects to deliver high‑standard, value‑for‑money homes.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic appraisals, project applications and oversee audit compliance programmes.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cost forecasts and spreadsheets.
• Read and interpret drawings, appraise and comment on design proposals.
• Maintain effective communication and presentation of developments to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as a key development person in a Housing Association, NIHE, local authority, HSC Trust, developer or similar.
• OR 5 years’ relevant experience in development, can also meet the above requirements.
• Project management experience with the ability to meet targets and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer literate with experience of spreadsheets, budgets and cost forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Current full driving licence and access to suitable transport; waived if disability prohibits driving.

Benefits

• On‑job training
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health cash plan (dental, optician, medical costs; dependency cover for children in full‑time education up to 18)
• Free employee health checks
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working hours where applicable

Application details

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2026 unless otherwise stated.

Radius reserves the right to enhance short‑listing criteria and may compile association‑wide waiting lists for future vacancies.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Contact

Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ

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