Cill Dara Housing Association CLG is seeking to recruit a Development Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery of the Association’s ambitious housing development and growth programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven Approved Housing Body at a significant stage in its organisational development.
Following the recent approval of the Association’s Growth Strategy, the successful candidate will play a key role in progressing new housing opportunities, strengthening development capacity and supporting the delivery of sustainable growth across County Kildare and surrounding counties.
The initial focus of the role will be on building and progressing a sustainable pipeline of turnkey, Part V and acquisition opportunities supported through CALF/P&A arrangements.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Property and Development Committee, Board, staff teams and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will proactively identify, cultivate and manage relationships with developers, landowners, agents and sector stakeholders to develop and maintain a sustainable housing delivery pipeline aligned to the Association’s strategic objectives.
The Development Manager will lead and manage the sourcing and progression of acquisition and development opportunities from initial engagement and appraisal through to approval, acquisition and operational handover, ensuring agreed programme milestones, delivery targets and organisational KPIs are achieved.
The successful candidate will also prepare regular reports and updates for the Property and Development Committee and Board, ensuring that project progress, pipeline performance, risks, financial implications, governance considerations and delivery targets are clearly monitored and reported.
The role represents an opportunity to shape and build the Association’s long-term development pipeline and delivery capability.
The role will operate as an integrated part of the wider organisation and the successful candidate will work collaboratively with Cill Dara Housing Association’s housing, asset management and finance teams to ensure development activity is aligned with operational requirements, long-term asset sustainability and organisational capacity.
About You
We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware individual with experience in housing development, property, acquisitions or a related environment.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Experience developing and managing stakeholder and developer relationships
- Knowledge of the Irish social housing and Approved Housing Body sector
- Understanding of CALF, CAS, HFA and related funding mechanisms
- Experience progressing property transactions, acquisitions or development opportunities
- Strong communication, negotiation and reporting skills
- Commercial awareness and understanding of development viability considerations
- Experience preparing reports and managing delivery performance, and
- Commitment to good governance, accountability and social impact.
Experience working within the Approved Housing Body sector would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape a significant organisational growth programme
- Meaningful and impactful work within the social housing sector
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Salary
€60,000 – €65,000 per annum (commensurate with experience).
Location
County Kildare / Hybrid Working
Contract
Permanent, Full-Time
Essential Requirement
A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.
How to Apply
A canidate pack is available to download from our website at www.cilldarahousing.ie/about-us/careers/
Applicants should submit:
- A detailed CV; and
- A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role.
Applications should be submitted to:
[email protected]
Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 5th June 2026 at 5pm
Cill Dara Housing Association CLG is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Pay: €60,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kildare, County Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- A Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kildare Town, County Kildare
