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Company Information and Introduction:

Job Title: Graduate Development

Department: Development and New Business

Reporting to: Commercial Lead

Location: Brunel Building, Dublin 8 - Hybrid

Salary: Level 3 P1 – P5 (€41,868 - €46,653) Fulltime

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

About Oaklee

Oaklee is a growing Approved Housing Body with responsibility for over 2,500 homes nationwide. Following deconsolidation from Choice Housing in 2023, the organisation is building internal capacity to support its next phase of growth. Oaklee plans to increase its housing portfolio by 40% by 2026, supported by investment in people, systems and data.

As an agile AHB, Oaklee offers staff opportunities to influence strategy and shape how services are delivered.

Our work is guided by three core values:

• Agility – working flexibly across teams, responding quickly to need and acting decisively.
• Empathy – being genuine and human, listening openly and striving to do better.
• Ambition – focusing on expertise, innovation, continuous improvement and learning from experience.

Equal Opportunities

Oaklee is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller community.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Development Programme Support

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of housing development and acquisition projects.
• Support the maintenance of development trackers, project records and programme information.
• Assist in gathering and reviewing project documentation including planning, construction, legal, financial and technical information.
• Support project teams in monitoring progress against key milestones.
• Participate in project meetings and record actions arising.
• Assist with practical completion and handover activities.
• Assist with legal/financial closings and drawdowns.

Funding and Development Appraisal

• Support the preparation of development appraisals and project evaluations.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of funding applications including CALF, CAS and Cost Rental funding programmes.
• Maintain funding records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate information requests from local authorities, the Housing Agency and liaise with all other stakeholders.
• Support financial monitoring and reporting activities.

Governance and Reporting

• Assist in preparing reports, papers and presentations for management and governance approval processes.
• Maintain accurate project files and document control systems.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly development reports.
• Assist with risk management processes and development monitoring activities.
• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with Oaklee's governance requirements.
• Market Research.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with consultants, developers, contractors and statutory agencies as required.
• Support communication between Development, Housing Services, Asset Management, Finance and Compliance teams.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and assist with coordination of project information.

Learning and Development

• Participate in structured training and professional development opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of development funding, regulatory requirements (internal + external) and housing policy.
• Gain experience across all stages of the housing development lifecycle.
• Work towards becoming a Development Officer through practical experience and mentoring.
• Pathway to becoming Chartered through the APC.
• Contribute to team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Support the review and enhancement of Development Team systems and processes.
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, reporting and project coordination.
• Promote Oaklee's values in all aspects of work.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Essential Requirements

• A third-level qualification, preferably Level 7/8, in property, construction management, surveying, planning, real estate, architecture, project management, engineering, business or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to one year's relevant work placement, internship or professional experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience working collaboratively within teams through academic, voluntary or employment settings.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
• Good analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, work independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Desirable Requirements

• Placement or internship experience in housing, property, planning, construction, valuation, finance or project management.
• Understanding of the Irish housing sector and the role of Approved Housing Bodies.
• Experience using project management or document management systems.
• Knowledge of social housing, affordable housing or cost rental programmes.

Pay: €41,868.00-€46,653.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in DUBLIN 8, County Dublin