About Choice Housing Our client, Choice Housing Ireland, is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland. Choice provides high-quality, affordable, sustainable homes and creates neighbourhoods where people are proud to live. With assets under management approaching £1 billion and annual revenue of £100 million, Choice is committed to making a significant impact on communities. Governance Choice is renowned for the calibre of its Board and Committee Members and for embedding the highest standards of accountability, integrity, and probity. The main board has 4 standing committees Development & Growth, Audit & Risk, Tenant & Client Services and Finance. The Opportunity We are seeking a planning professional with placemaking expertise to join the Development & Growth committee and play an important role in influencing Choices new build and asset improvement project design and delivery, and achieving better outcomes for tenants, communities and partners. Committee member responsibilities include evaluating potential schemes against planning policy and regulations, identifying planning risks, optimising design and advising on potential planning issues and solutions. The role requires: A Town Planner qualification (e.g. RTPI) with a track record securing consents for housing schemes and navigating planning policy, conditions and reserved matters. Placemaking expertise: policy interpretation, design optimisation, and coordination with statutory partners. Ideally, experience or understanding of the work of planning authorities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation with the ambition, scale, and resources of Choice. The role will appeal to individuals who recognise the vital contribution that quality social and affordable housing makes to society. Board appointments are non-remunerated and require a commitment to attend approximately six meetings per annum. How to Apply For further information and to apply, please contact Ciaran Sheehan, Managing Partner, Clarendon Executive, by visiting Clarendon Executive's website through the 'Apply' button. Closing Date Friday, 10 October 2025. Choice Housing Ireland is a champion of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community.