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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: 2026-22

Salary: £53,460 - £63,580

Duration: Permanent 

Band: 8

Closing date: 12th February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To manage the IT Services and IT Contracts within a large complex technical environment and manage the IT Service and IT Contract management teams. Responsible for service performance, stakeholder relationships and liaising with multiple suppliers to ensure continuous service improvement. 

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: 2026-2

Salary: £53,460 - £63,580

Duration: Permanent

Band: 8

Closing date: Thursday 05 February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Area Manager is responsible for the delivery of a front line, comprehensive housing service, within a designated Area in the Belfast Region, and will lead and support their team to meet the needs of customers and other business 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: 2026-24

Salary:  £45,091 - £51,536 

Duration: Permanent

Band: 7

Closing date: 19th February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Responsible to the Regional Programme Delivery Manager (RPDM) to support in the leading and effective delivery and management of the various Planned Maintenance, Capital and APD work streams.  Provide technical advice and support to the RPDM on all scheme related matters. 

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: 2026-16

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 05 February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Facilities Services Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of all facility services within the Housing Executive’s office estate, including (but not limited to) soft facilities such as cleaning, security, waste management, H&S compliance.

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: 2026-18

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 05 February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To assist the Regional Investment Planning Manager in ensuring that regional, area and estate-based investment programmes, plans and strategies are in place to deliver the Asset Management Strategy and 10 Year Investment Plan.

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: 2026-27

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: 12th February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of best practice in terms of standards and design and to provide technical support within the Development Services Unit. This role will be delivered within a team involved in the active delivery of the Social Housing Development Programme. The post holder will be expected 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: 2026-17

Salary: £ 32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 12th February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To be responsible for the effective delivery of administrative activities within the Legal Services department including ensuring records and reports are prepared and up to date and assisting with financial management and regulatory requirements of Legal Services. To supervise the administration team and to contribute to the provision of administrative support to the solicitors as 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: 2026-23

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: 12th February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

The Housing Benefit Recovery Team Leader is part of a specialist team responsible for the recovery of off-benefit Housing Benefit overpayments, Housing Benefit Administrative Penalties and Low Income Rate Relief overpayments.

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: 2026-14

Salary: £27,694-£32,597

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: Thursday 05 February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: To contribute to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by providing a bricklaying service for 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: 2026-15

Salary: £27,694-£32,597

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: Thursday 05 February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To contribute, to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by providing a welding 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

Job reference: 2026-8

Salary: £25,185 - £27,254

Duration: Permanent

Band: 2/3

Closing date: Thursday 05 February 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

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. 

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: 24th of December 2026 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. 

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: 24th of December 2026 at 4:30pm

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: 24th of December 2026 at 4:30pm

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

Agency Opportunities

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