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A place for everyone

Our people are at the heart of the service we deliver.

As an employee of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive you will be part of a diverse, inclusive and supportive team, working to transform people’s lives and deliver innovative housing solutions.

Who we are

NIHE logoStrategic Housing Authority

Pound sign and coins.


£1.2 billion annual budget

Houses


83,000 homes

People


159,000 tenants

Staff pass and people icon.3,200 staff 

Organisational structure iconFive directorates

Buildings iconOffices across Northern Ireland 

Investors in People logoInvestors in People accredited organisation

A place to fulfil your potential

Since 1971 we have been delivering housing solutions and building communities across Northern Ireland.

With job opportunities across our five directorates – Housing Services, Asset Management, Finance, Audit and Assurance, Corporate Services and Regional Services – we have a career to suit you.

By finding your place with us, you will have the opportunity to fulfil your potential, to learn and develop and have a valued, varied and challenging career. We offer diverse and challenging job roles and the opportunity to move into different disciplines.

Your career can evolve alongside your ambition.

A place for growth 

We are a flexible and inclusive employer offering great career pathways; enabling you to reach your full potential. 

We offer:

  • The opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives
  • Varied career pathways and development opportunities
  • Competitive salaries and an attractive pension scheme
  • Excellent conditions, generous leave provision and a flexible approach to work
  • A wide range of health and well-being benefits

The Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK and we provide a service that helps to change people’s lives through housing. 

We employ more than 3,000 people across Northern Ireland, and in May 2018 we became first large public sector organisation in Northern Ireland to gain Investors in People Silver Level Award in respect of the new IIP assessment framework.

In November 2024, Investors in People awarded the Housing Executive its prestigious “We invest in people” Gold accreditation. This makes us the largest public sector organisation in Northern Ireland to hold the ‘Gold’ level of accreditation.

Ready to find your place in our team?

Whether you are laying the foundation of your career or building on experience and skills, we have a place for you.

Find our current career opportunities listed below.

To apply now, visit our: 

Careers portal


Current career opportunities

Job reference: 2025-130

Salary: £36,124 - £41,511

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 14 August 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Reporting to the Community Safety Manager in Housing Services Central Unit, the post holder will be responsible for delivery of the business objectives and support to the Community Safety Manager in leading and supervision of a number of strands relating to Housing Services in the area of Community Safety, including the administration and assessment of Community Safety funding applications.

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920 900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk

Job reference: 2025-131

Salary: £36,124 - £41,511

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 14 August 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To collect, analyse, interpret and advise on data and information relating to Corporate and Divisional performance, and play a lead role in the administration and management of the corporate risk and performance system, in order to ensure the provision of accurate and timely corporate performance reporting to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 

To contribute to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery and our vision and values.


Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920 900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk

Job reference: 2025-132

Salary: £36,124 - £41,511 per annum 

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 14 August 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The post holder will assist the HB Policy & Legislation Manager with the interpretation and implementation of HB legislation and the development of HB policy guidelines for HB operational units.

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website  or by:

Telephone: 03448 920 900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk

Job reference: 2025-134

Salary: £36,124- £41,511

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 14 August 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Health & Safety Advisor (Construction) will be part of a team that delivers a comprehensive Construction Health & Safety service providing advice, guidance and support to senior / line management and staff across the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE).

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920 900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk

Job reference: 2025-137

Salary: £36,124 - £41,511 per annum 

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 14 August 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Housing and Health Liaison Team are responsible for cross sector collaborative working to support the development and delivery of housing strategy and policy to ensure suitable and accessible housing options are available for people with disabilities across all housing tenures. 

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920 900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk

Job reference: 2025-136

Salary: £43,693 - £49,764

Duration: Permanent

Band: 7

Closing date: Thursday 07 August 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To lead and manage professional and technical learning and development for the Asset Management Directorate, working closely with senior stakeholders and the corporate Learning and Organisational Development team to achieve organisational business objectives. 

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920 900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk

Job reference: 2025-1

Salary: £31,586 - £35,235 per annum with call out and standby allowances (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: Thursday 25 December 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To contribute, to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by conducting electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics in Housing Executive properties and carry out health and safety testing of equipment, while upholding safety guidelines and complying with all applicable Codes and Regulations in line with our vision and values as outlined below.

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920 900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk

Agency Opportunities

We work in partnership with Kennedy Recruitment to fulfil our temporary recruitment needs. Kennedy Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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