Programme Manager - Housing Delivery

THE ROLE Cork City Council invites applications, on the official application form, from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and vacancies for the post of Programme Manager – Housing Delivery – Grade 8 (5 Year FTC) may be filled. The Programme Manager for Housing Delivery will work within the Housing Directorate and form part of the senior management team reporting to the Director of Service and will work with other City Council officials and external stakeholders in the development and delivery of a Housing Delivery Strategy and Delivery programme for Cork City Council and/or any necessary actions under Housing for All or any subsequent national strategy.

DUTIES The key duties and responsibilities of the post will include: • Be responsible for the development and successful delivery of a comprehensive Delivery Plan aligned with national housing strategies (e.g. Housing for All, National Disability Strategy, and all future housing plans and strategies) and meet housing targets and objectives as outlined in such strategies. • Provide strategic direction to all housing projects under their remit, to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards, and in a coordinated way with all internal and external stakeholders. Overseeing developments at various stages of the development life cycle from early concept, acquisition, planning, design, procurement through to delivery and handover. • Anticipate challenges, manage risk, and navigate the complex housing delivery environment to deliver on targets and objectives • Efficiently manage and provide clear leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary team of technical and administrative staff, as well as external teams, to align with organisational priorities • Build and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, Approved Housing Bodies, private developers, and other key stakeholders and be proactive in the development of such partnerships. • Oversee planning, procurement, and delivery programmes and develop, manage and oversee budgets for all projects • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, funding conditions, and quality standards as well as the management of both internal and external governance processes • Represent the Housing Directorate and the organisation on various internal and external working groups as required including Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) meetings, Local Area Committee meetings, and meetings with external stakeholders to include Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage, the Housing Delivery Coordination Office, the Housing Agency, the Land Development Agency, and Approved Housing Bodies • Undertake such other specific functions as required from time to time.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – a) hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a relevant discipline and / or a minimum of five years satisfactory experience at senior management level. b) possess a high standard of training, experience and knowledge, to include commercial and legal knowledge, and experience and understanding of residential development delivery or large-scale infrastructure/capital works programme delivery; c) possess a high standard of management experience, to include the management of multidisciplinary teams, preferably within the area of housing delivery. 4. Driving Licence Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications. Desirable Skills: The ideal candidate should: • Have project management experience of multi-million-euro delivery of housing programmes and/or capital infrastructure programmes in an urban environment, including the ability to prepare project briefs/business case analysis and carry out project assessment and appraisals. • Expertise in financial governance, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting and ability to assess risk and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects • Have experience of the residential/property development process including the planning and legal systems, in particular the Part 8 Planning procedure for residential development, including engagement and communication with relevant stakeholders, elected members and reporting to Council meetings and the media. • Have commercial knowledge and understanding, together with an ability to demonstrate focus, resilience, organisation, and methodology at senior management level • Demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement skills (both internal and external stakeholders) and experience in securing co-operation and consensus with a range of bodies and representative groups. Have the ability to confidently challenge proposals with the aim to improve outcomes and efficiencies. • Have knowledge of public sector procurement policies and procedures • Demonstrate experience of project finance and budget management and ensuring value for money.

• Demonstrate interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills and an excellent work ethic with a keen interest in pushing projects forward. • Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of strategic projects. • Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health & Safety Legislation, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Have an understanding of the current public policy environment within the Housing sector across Ireland • Demonstrate a proven ability in the following competency areas: Strategic Management and Change, Performance through People, Delivering Results and Personal Effectiveness. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €80,165 -€80,880 - €84,026 - €87,191 - €90,362 - €93,500 - €96,657 - €100,238 (LSI1) - €105,945 (LSI2) In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale at the minimum point.

Hours of Duty The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work. Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.

Garda Vetting This post will come within the scope of the Local Authorities Garda Vetting Scheme. Please consult our Candidate Information Booklet where further information on Garda Vetting can be found.