About The Land Development Agency

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is a commercial, semi-State body that seeks to maximise the supply of affordable homes on public and other land in a financially sustainable manner, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn.

The LDA has commenced construction on a number of projects on State land and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 17,000 homes. It also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under the Government’s Project Tosaigh initiative.

Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.

Purpose of Role

This is a new and diverse role and will offer the right candidate a fantastic opportunity to take their career to the next level. It will also provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to work across the LDA’s Asset Management (AM) function engaging with all business units (Cost Rental, Commercial, Property Management, Building Services and Project Management).

The Strategic Operations Lead will be a highly experienced property professional with experience in scaling an Affordable/Social or PRS platform, leadership development and team building as well as a delivery of detailed strategic plans to support an overall organisation business plan. They will be self-motivated and goal and results oriented, have excellent relationship management skills and be able to display a proven ability to communicate effectively at a senior level.

An essential factor for success in this role is that the successful candidate will have sufficient residential operations experience. Potentially having 15 plus years’ experience in leadership roles across residential property operations/delivery. The ideal candidate should have excellent stakeholder management skills and will have the necessary technical and commercial acumen required

to successfully deliver an array of property related projects to support the LDA’s growth.

Role Purpose/Duties:

The main duties of the role will include but not be limited to the following:

Work with the Director of Asset Management to create take a planned long-term approach to the scaling of the AM function to support future operations.
Develop and oversee delivery of strategic priorities and plans relating to AM, ensuring best in class tenant experience and sustainable community development via the scaling of AM operations.
Conduct financial and procurement appraisals to support scaling, alongside development of organisational plans and resource planning across the Business Unit.
To be an effective leader able and willing to work at both a strategic level, working closely with Director of Asset Management and lead on strategic operational issues and leadership development and succession planning as required and as the LDA grows.
Be the principal internal point of contact and coordinating lead for the effective operational delivery of all AM tasks.
Represent the organisation externally. Be pro-active in the development of key partnerships, working with key stakeholders such as Local Authorities/AHB’s and, where relevant, private developers to ensure effective coordination, delivery of services and growth opportunities for the organisation.
Scanning the external environment for policy or legislative changes that will impact on the AM Business Unit and advising key internal and external stakeholders re same.
Educating LDA employees on on new policy and regulations (including housing circulars, local government plans and strategies, and political policy papers) and how they impact upon operations
Co-ordinating and drafting responses to consultation and new initiatives and drafting and submitting AM contributions to emerging legislation as required.
Establishing and convening advisory and working groups on policy and research relating to AM operations.
Demonstrate financial awareness and ensure the delivery of effective high level budgetary control and efficiencies within the organisation, always ensuring Value for Money.
Strategic Management of external consultants, contractors and suppliers to maximise cost effectiveness and service quality and support the growth of the AM supply chain which meet the needs of tenant, staff and communities now and into the future.
Ensure portfolio and external contractors comply with applicable, legislation, regulation, and best practice in the delivery of their services via strategic procurement management
Develop and implement high level systems and metrics for stakeholder (incl tenants and communities) engagement and communications to ensure that stakeholder expectations are managed and sites managed in line with investment objectives and site- specific parameters.
Effectively communicate relevant business and performance data to the Board, DOHLG, customers and stakeholders as appropriate. Assume responsibility for monthly EMT and Board reports.
Carry out strategic post project reviews, revising procedures in response to operational lessons learned.
Managing the quarterly Audit, Risk and Governance AM meetings, the annual ARG work plans and evaluations and liaising with the CRO as required.
Record and investigate Risk Incidents on Risk Incident Log for quarterly presentation to ARG Committee and Council.
Meet with Internal Auditor as required to monitor planning and progress of AM Internal Audit Plan.
Ensure Progress Tracking Reports for internal audits are kept up to date by relevant members of AM.
Proactively develop management and leadership skills across the AM team to ensure career development.
To ensure we are compliant with all statutory, contractual, Health and Safety legislation and our regulators requirements.
To manage annual budgets ensuring corrective actions are taken to avoid unnecessary over or underspend at year end working in collaboration with finance.
Work in collaboration with other colleagues to deliver seamless services across the housing, asset, and property management functions.
Other duties as may be required based on the evolving operational requirements of the LDA.

Person Specifications / Requirements

Have minimum of 10 years of property/real estate experience.
Post graduate qualification desired ideally in real estate/project management/sustainability.
Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external)
Strong strategic knowledge of the residential real estate sector.
Experience in building and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Knowledge of public procurement a distinct advantage
Show evidence of considerable critical analysis experience, with the ability to quickly grasp complex issues and communicate them effectively
Must have own car and full, clean driving license.

Desirable Skills

Self-starter with strong proactive approach to setting and achieving results, including managing scope, time, risks, cost and quality.
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to foster positive working relationships and work collaboratively with internal colleagues (multi-disciplinary), third party experts and external stakeholders.
Good analysis and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and ability to think strategically and use sound judgement on complex issues
Strong proactive approach to setting and achieving results, including managing scope, time, risks, cost and quality.
Membership of a relevant recognised professional institution.

To Apply

Closing date for applications is the 28th July 2025

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.