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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

Housing Executive logoStrategic Housing Authority

Pound sign and coins.
£1.2 billion annual budget

Houses83,000 homes

People159,000 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

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: 2024-118

Salary: £38,223 to £48,474 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: 7

Closing date: Thursday 30 May at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To manage the Irish Travellers Policy unit, and to lead out and manage the delivery of the Housing Executive’s Irish Travellers Accommodation Strategy 2021/26 and associated five year Action Plan.  To take a leading role on the accommodation needs for Irish Travellers in Northern Ireland. 

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: 2024-116

Salary: £38,223 to £48,474 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: 7

Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2024 at 4.30pm

Job purpose: 

To manage a comprehensive rural and regeneration service including monitoring and delivery of the Rural Strategy and Action Plan, identification and assessment of rural housing need, coordination of rural site identification studies and delivery of regeneration programmes including Small Pockets of Deprivation and the RDP match funding programme. The post-holder will also be responsible for ensuring organisational compliance with the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016.

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: 2024-39

Salary: £38,223 - £48,474 (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: 7

Closing date: Thursday 30 May at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To manage the delivery of the supply chain function within the Direct Labour Organisation contributing to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service 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: 2024-122

Salary: £33,024 - £40,221

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 6

Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To support the Finance Projects and Reporting Manager to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the Finance Systems Development and provide a lead role in systems projects and financial reporting within the Finance Division. 

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: 2024-117

Salary: £28,770 to £33,945 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 5

Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To assist the Principal Officer in the administration and management of the delivery of regeneration programmes and to assist in the delivery of business objectives and effective conduct of the core activities of the Rural and Regeneration team.

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: 2024-120

Salary: £23,114 - £24,702 

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 3

Closing date: Thursday 30 May 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Admin Officer (Payments) is responsible for ensuring expenditure is promptly and accurately recorded in accordance with NIHE Standing Orders and Financial process controls.  

Reporting to the Assistant Payments Manager, through the Payments Supervisor to assist in the day to day running of the Payments Function and to ensure payment deadlines are met.  

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: 2024-111

Salary: £28,770 to £33,945 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: There are permanent and fixed term/secondment roles

Level: Level 5

Closing date: 23 May 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To provide a professional town planning service and contribute to the delivery of community planning and housing priorities to build sustainable communities through effective place shaping and land use 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: 2024-114

Salary: £22,366

Duration: Permanent

Level: 2/3

Closing date: Thursday 23 May at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

We are currently seeking applications for our Housing Customer Support apprenticeships.
As a Housing Customer Support Apprentice, you will be in a permanent role and supported to attain accredited qualifications. You will be supported to develop skills and gain experience to prepare you for a career in housing.  You will be assigned to gain on-the-job experience in the delivery of frontline housing services to both tenants and customers seeking housing solutions. Your programme will include working out in the communities we serve and participating in shared learning activities. 

We are currently offering two online information sessions for those who may be interested in applying, on:

  • Tuesday, 14th May at 2.00pm
  • Thursday, 16th May at 11.00am

To register for an online session and receive a link to attend please:
Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk

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: 2024-86

Salary: £27,334 - £33,945 per annum (plus 19.5% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: GE01

Closing date: Tuesday 31 December 2024 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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