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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: 2025-194

Salary: £45,091 - £51,356

Duration: Permanent

Band: 7

Closing date: 20 November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Area Maintenance Manager will support the Area Housing Manager to ensure the effective and efficient local maintenance service. This will include managing performance of maintenance staff and the response maintenance contract(s).

To contribute, as a member of the Area Management Team, 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: 2025-207

Salary: £45,091-£51,356

Duration: Permanent

Band: 7

Closing date: 20th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To lead and manage a range of Housing Executive Direct (HE Direct) teams to ensure the delivery of a modern, professional and responsive maintenance service to meet customer and business needs in line with 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: 2025-189

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months initially

Band: 6

Closing date: 13th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Reporting directly to the Housing Policy Manager or the Housing Information and Tenancies Manager, the Assistant Principal Officer will provide detailed functional and assurance related support in the development and delivery of a number of strands relating to Housing Services in the area of Housing Policy, Information and Tenancies.

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: 2025-195

Salary: £37,280 – £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: 13th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To assist the Fire Safety Manager in implementing, monitoring and reviewing the Housing Executive’s Fire Safety Policies, Processes and Procedures and ensure the NIHE is fully compliant with its statutory and regulatory undertakings that reduces any risk to its customers, employees, and third parties to as low as reasonably practicable. 

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: 2025-200

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: 20th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Responsible to the Building Services Manager for ensuring the NIHE is fully compliant with its statutory and regulatory duties to its customers, employees, and third parties and to assist in the management and co-ordination of the planned and cyclical servicing and maintenance programme for the specialist mechanical and electrical equipment in NIHE Offices, Depots, High Rise Residential Blocks and Hostels.

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: 2025-204

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: 20th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Reporting to the Staff Excellence Manager within Housing Services Central Unit, the post holder will be a key member of the Staff Excellence Team within the Business Excellence unit.  They are required to use innovative learning approaches employing a range of techniques to optimise learning outcomes and best use of resources and have confident and effective written and verbal communication skills. The Staff Excellence Team Leader will lead, monitor and support Staff Excellence officers in the planning, development and delivery of training to staff in various locations throughout the Housing Executive, on a range of estate services* and associated functions including maintenance training.  

The post holder will be required to work in close partnership with the Estate Services policy team and Asset Management.
 

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: 2025-203

Salary: £32,597-£36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 13th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The HR Advisor (Resourcing) will support the Senior HR Advisor to ensure the effective delivery of all employee resourcing activity for the Housing Executive.

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: 2025-201

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 20th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To provide a high-level professional, confidential and efficient executive service to the Director of Asset Management within the day-to-day operation of the Directorate including providing support to the Assistant Directors and acting as a liaison point for the Director.  

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: 2025-205

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 20th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To support the Senior HR Advisor (ER) to effectively deliver employee relations activity with a primary focus on the day-to-day implementation of grievance, discipline, dignity at work and attendance management cases, as well as supporting the effective delivery of health & wellbeing services.    

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: 2025-206

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 20th November 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The HB Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and support of staff within front line operational teams within the HB units, and providing support for the HB management team, including provision of information and statistics, and involvement in policy development and training where required.  

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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