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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.

We have also achieved the Diversity Mark Silver accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity mark silver 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: 2026-3

Salary: £45,091 - £51,356

Duration: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months initially

Band: 7

Closing date: 29 January 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Reporting directly to the Head of Estates, the Customer Excellence Manager will lead the delivery of high-quality complaint management services across Housing Services and Asset Management, including Final Stage and Ombudsman complaints.  The role also oversees the Corporate Complaints Management function and contributes to strategic service improvement initiatives.

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: 2026-6

Salary: £45,091- £51,356

Duration: Permanent

Band: 7

Closing date: 29 January 2026 at 4:30

Job purpose: 

The Corporate Investigation Manager will support the Head of Whistleblowing and Fraud to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services and conduct both proactive and reactive investigations.  

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: 2026-7

Salary: £45,091- £51,356

Duration: Permanent

Band: 7

Closing date: 29 January 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for management and delivery of IT projects work programme, using best practices and processes, working collaboratively with business and supplier teams as appropriate.

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: 2026-13

Salary: £45,091 - £51,356

Duration: Permanent

Band: 7

Closing date: 29 January 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To manage a small team providing an efficient and effective payroll service to 3,000+ employees, processing and monitoring Travel claims, ensuring that all HMRC employment related requirements are met, and overseeing payment of staffing agencies.

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: 2026-12

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: 29 January 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To assist the Building Safety Manager in ensuring the NIHE’s Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB’s), within the scope of legislation, are compliantly managed and maintained safely and evidenced through the creation and continued management of building safety cases.

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: 2026-4

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 29 January 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a customer focused financial inclusion service which embraces the Housing Executive’s culture, current and future legislation, policy and procedures, and best practice to customers who may have a range of vulnerabilities, to reduce financial exclusion among our customers.

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: 2026-10

Salary: £32,597-£36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 

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. 

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: 2026-9

Salary: £27,694- £32,597

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: 

Job purpose: 

To contribute to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by all plumbing work in Housing Executive properties while upholding safety guidelines and complying with all applicable Codes and Regulations 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: 2026-11

Salary: £27,694-£32,597

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: 

Job purpose: 

To contribute, to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by providing a joinery service in Housing Executive properties while upholding safety guidelines and complying with all applicable Codes and Regulations 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

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