Join us in shaping the future of housing.
Vacancy – Development Officer
Since 1890, the Iveagh Trust has been building sustainable communities and transforming lives as Ireland’s oldest provider of social housing. Today, we support over 2,000 households across Dublin — from families and older people to men experiencing homelessness at the Iveagh Hostel.
The Iveagh Trust is on an ambitious journey to deliver a significant number of social and affordable homes across Dublin and the greater Leinster area. To help us achieve this, we’re looking for a Development Officer to join our dynamic team.If you’re passionate about housing and want to help deliver homes that change lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Position: Development Officer
Reference: DO012026
Reporting to: Director of Development & Asset Management
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Probationary: Period 6 months
Salary: €45,000 – €55,000 DOE
Location: Head Office, Bull Alley Street (hybrid working available) and site inspections Dublin & Leinster area.
The role In this role, you’ll play a key part in expanding our housing stock by:
- Sourcing and securing development opportunities
- Acquiring turnkey units and existing properties
- Managing housing development projects, including potential new construction
- Ensuring best value and full regulatory compliance throughout every stage
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on communities while working with a team committed to innovation and excellence in housing development.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Work within the Development Team to source, secure, and manage new housing opportunities from inception to completion (turnkey and build).
Project Management
- Potentially project-manage the AHB’s own construction projects, acting as the client’s representative and coordinating with design and construction teams.
Feasibility & Finance
- Carry out development and financial feasibility appraisals to assess project viability.
Stakeholder Liaison
- Maintain strong communication and working relationships with local authorities, the Department of Housing, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
Compliance
Ensure all projects comply with relevant planning, building control, and regulatory frameworks.
Reporting
- Prepare updates and reports for internal management, development sub-committees, and the Board as required.
General:
- Protect confidentiality and handle all information with discretion.
- Represent the Trust professionally in every interaction.
- Work collaboratively, supporting colleagues and contributing to a strong team culture.
- Embrace continuous learning and personal development.
- Be flexible, taking on additional duties as needed.
- Champion the Iveagh Trust’s unique heritage in all aspects of your work.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
• A degree in a relevant field such as Property, Surveying, Construction, Business, or Finance.
or
• Approximately 5 years of experience in property transaction negotiation, development appraisal, or a related field.
• A solid understanding of the social and affordable housing sector and the operational context for AHBs in Ireland.
• Knowledge of the residential development process and the construction project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Full, valid Irish driving license and access to private transport.
Desirable but not essential:
• Experience in managing Employer Led (traditional) construction projects.
• Technical knowledge of Planning, Building Control, and Building Regulations.
Competencies:
- An excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Focus on detail.
- Results focused
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent written communications skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite
Commitment to the organisation’s mission, ethos and values.
What We Offer
What We Offer At the Iveagh Trust, we value our people and provide excellent terms and conditions, including:
• Annual Leave: 22 days, increasing after 3 years’ service to a maximum of 25 days.
• Pension: Best-in-class Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 15%.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Full support for you and your family.
• Health Insurance: Access to a Group Health Insurance Scheme with discounted rates.
• Sick Pay: Generous and supportive sick pay scheme.
• Mileage Allowance: Paid for all car mileage on Trust business at a fixed rate.
• Working Hours: 32.75 hours per week.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Induction & Training: Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities (CIOB, RICS, SCSI).
• Career Progression opportunities
Applications:
All applications must include the reference code: DO012026 a cover letter and up to date CV.
Please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position by email to: hr@theiveaghtrust.ie
Closing date for applications is Friday 23 January 2026.
Shortlisting of applications for interview will commence before the closing date therefore if you are interested in this opportunity, please apply early. The Iveagh Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.