Head of Asset Management and Development

Sophia is national provider of housing with support services and was founded in 1997 by Sr. Jean Quinn D.W. Jean together with co-founder Eamonn Martin who led the development of an organisation that has always been acutely aware of the impact that homelessness has on individuals, couples and families.

Over the past three decades Sophia has been supporting people as they emerge from homelessness. Sophia provides trauma informed services that recognises the impact that homelessness, poverty and social exclusion has on those it supports. Sophia is unique among providers of homeless services in that it focuses exclusively on helping people to leave homelessness by having a home of their own as quickly as possible.

Sophia promotes an inclusive, respectful environment for all employees and residents, with particular attention to LGBTQ+ inclusion and multicultural awareness.

The Head of Asset Management & Development will fully align to the significance that Sophia places on Trauma Informed Practice. The successful candidate must demonstrate an empathy with the requirements for such a practice and an approach in both development and asset management. Sophia fundamentally believes that the quality of the homes it provides as well as the external environments (common areas and green areas) are key to Sophia supporting residents to recover from the experience of being homeless.

The Head of Asset Management & Development must also have a keen understanding and commitment to the principles of “Housing First” and the role it can play in addressing homelessness. They must have a strong appreciation for how Sophia has adapted this model and in particular its use of providing homes on single sites.

Purpose of Role:

The Head of Asset Management & Development will establish and manage the new Asset Management & Development function in Sophia.

The Head of Asset Management & Development will provide strategic leadership and direction for Sophia’s property and asset portfolio, ensuring that all assets are managed efficiently, sustainably and in line with organisational values and objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the charity’s mission to provide safe, high-quality accommodation and facilities for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness.

This role will oversee the strategic planning, acquisition, maintenance and development of property and related assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice in asset management.

The Head of Asset Management & Development will play a lead role in ensuring that Sophia complies fully with the standards of the Approved Housing Body Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) and in particular their Property and Asset Management Standard.

While the Head of Asset Management & Development will not have day to day responsibility for responsive repairs, they will be responsible for ensuring that the data on responsive repairs is collated and analysed. They will also be responsible for working in partnership with the Head of Services to ensure that the work associated with responsive repairs is being procured and value for money is optimised.

Nature of Contract:

Contract: Permanent, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Sophia offers the following additional benefits to employees:

· 25 Annual Leave Days

· Additional Long Service annual leave

· 5% Employer pension contribution

· Further education and training support

· Employee assistance Programme

· Flexible working arrangements

Location: Cork St, Dublin 8 with national remit; regular travel to various sites.

Hybrid working arrangements.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026.

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