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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: 2025-214

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: 4th December 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: 2025-208

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: 27th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To work within the Digital Communications team to develop and drive the Housing Executive’s social media presence and engagement. The post holder will generate innovative and creative content to support campaigns, recruitment exercises and engage with tenants, customers and other stakeholders. The post holder will manage all social media platforms and content and guide the organisation’s use of social media.

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: 2025-213

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 4th December 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Technical Officer plays an integral role within a local grants area office in the delivery of technical aspects of applications for a suite of funding schemes across the private housing sector.  These schemes are aimed at improving housing standards, improving energy efficiency and reducing fuel poverty and enabling persons with a disability to live as independently as possible and to remain in their own home. 

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: 2025-216

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 4th December 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Research Officer will be responsible to the Senior Research Officer for the design, implementation and management of research projects as directed, and the supervision of the activities of staff engaged in the collection and collation of statistical information. They will also engage with the commissioning agent and summarise research findings in a digestible format.

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: 2025-182

Salary: £31,586 - £35,235

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 27 November 2025 at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

To provide housing advice and assistance to people, who often have complex needs or are facing difficult circumstances with a focus on preventing homelessness. 

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: 2025-182

Salary: £31,586 - £35,235

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 27 November 2025 at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

To provide a customer focussed housing management service within a designated neighbourhood or geographical area. 

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: 2025-210

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 27th November at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

Project Delivery is a multi-disciplinary and professional in-house operation which delivers the Housing Executive’s Planned Scheme Improvement programmes in a commercially competitive environment. It also provides an inspection and reporting service in relation to Planned Scheme Improvement and the provision of Adaptations for People with Disabilities.

The post holder provides an inspection and measurement service on allocated construction sites, ensuring contract standards are maintained in respect of Statutory Regulations, materials and workmanship. The post holder inspects records reports and measures works completed at various stages throughout construction, maintains detailed records, and forwards these records and measurements to the Contract Administrator/Project Manager. 

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: 2025-215

Salary: £27,694 - £32,597

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: 4 December 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To process, and where appropriate approve, grant applications for all Affordable Warmth, Boiler Replacement and Private Sector Grants schemes, in a timely and effective manner through engagement with relevant stakeholders.

The post holder will be responsible for the processing of applications from first contact to payment of grant including authorisation of grant approvals and payments.

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: 2025-211

Salary: £27,694 – £32,597

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: 27th November 2025 at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

To assist in the effective administration of the delivery of the NIHE’s Statutory Compliance requirements in respect to Fire Safety, Building Services, Legionella and Asbestos within Housing Executive properties.  

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: 2025-212

Salary: £26,403 - £27,254

Duration: Permanent

Band: 3

Closing date: 27th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Housing Benefit Assessment Officers will be responsible for the processing and assessment of Housing Benefit claims and the provision of advice relating to Housing Benefit claims. 

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

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