Property Development Manager – Cill Dara Housing Association
About The Role
Cill Dara Housing Association CLG is recruiting a Property Development Manager to lead the delivery of its Growth Strategy 2026-2030 by securing and progressing a sustainable pipeline of new housing opportunities across County Kildare and surrounding counties.
This is a newly created role at a pivotal stage in the Association’s development. The successful candidate will identify and cultivate relationships with developers, landowners, local authorities and sector partners, assess opportunities across a range of delivery models – including CALF/P&A, Part V and turnkey acquisitions – and progress schemes from early feasibility through to funding approval and handover.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with the Board’s Property and Development Committee, this role requires a commercially aware professional with strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across complex, multi-stage processes. A knowledge of Irish social housing funding mechanisms and the Approved Housing Body operating environment is highly desirable.
For more information, please download a detailed candidate briefing document here.
About Cill Dara Housing Association
Cill Dara Housing Association CLG is an Approved Housing Body providing quality homes and housing services. The Association is committed to delivering safe, sustainable and well-managed homes in communities where people are proud to live. Working with local authorities, statutory agencies, funders and sector partners, it responds proactively to housing need and operates to high standards of governance, accountability and regulatory compliance.
For more information, please visit www.cilldarahousing.ie.
How To Apply
2into3 is managing the search and selection process for this position on an exclusive retained basis. Please contact Shannon Barrett, Principal – Talent Services for confidential enquiries in relation to this role at shannon.barrett@2into3.com / +353 1 574 0026.
The closing date for applications is Monday 5th October 2026 at 12pm. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role to shannon.barrett@2into3.com.