Careers

Collage image of Housing Executive staff.

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: 2024-112

Salary: £46,464 - £60,106 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 8

Closing date: 

Job purpose: Thursday 9 May at 4:30pm

To provide senior HR support to customers in the delivery of their business objectives by providing professional advice and timely HR solutions and ensure the provision of effective business partner support to management at all levels, within their assigned business functions.  

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: 2024-113

Salary: £46,464 - £60,106 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 8

Closing date: Thursday 9 May at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To ensure the effective and efficient management of the resourcing and employee services teams to ensure a professional, proactive, customer orientated and high quality service to support NIHE business and HR objectives. 

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: 2024-106

Salary: £33,024 - £40,221

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 6    

Closing date: Thursday 9 May 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The post holder will be responsible for the procurement of supplies, services and works in a timely and efficient manner to meet the requirements of the Housing Executive’s procurement programme, ensuring that the procurement of supplies, services and works complies with public procurement policy and legislation, and best practice procurement, 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: 2024-105

Salary: £33,024 - £40,221

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 6

Closing date: Thursday 9 May at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Reporting directly to the Homelessness Strategy Manager, the Assistant Principal Officer will provide detailed operational and functional support in the development and delivery of a number of strands relating to Homelessness Strategy.

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: 2024-76

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

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 5

Closing date: Thursday 9 May 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The CSU supervisor will be responsible for the day to day supervision and support of staff within front line operational teams within the CSU, and providing support for the CSU 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

Job reference: 2024-59

Salary: £28,770 - £33,945

Duration: 12 months (not to be made permanent)

Level: Level 5

Closing date: Thursday 9 May 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To provide a professional project support service for project managers and contribute to the delivery of innovative decarbonised retrofit programmes and sustainability projects and programmes 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: 2024-110

Salary: £23,893 - £30,296 

Duration: 12 months (not to be made permanent)

Level: Level 4

Closing date: Thursday 9 May 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To provide a telephone and outreach service engaging with customers, to enable, empower and inform them on energy efficiency.  To give customers impartial advice and information on energy efficiency e.g. home water heating and consumption, renewable energy and low carbon transportation options.

The role will involve either working as part of the Customer Service function, managing all customer energy query types in line with Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators, or in the Outreach Service, providing advice by attending events, or giving presentations in schools and in at community advice sessions.

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: 2024-104

Salary: £57,723 - £69,619 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: Level 9

Closing date: Thursday 2 May at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

To assist the Director of Asset Management in delivering an effective and efficient asset management service. 

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

Job reference: 2023-215

Salary: £28,770 - £33,945

Duration: Permanent

Level: 5

Closing date: NA

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.

To learn more about this role watch our video:
Come join our 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

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