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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: 2025-184

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839 

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6    

Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025 at 4.30pm

Job purpose: 

To deliver a fast-time communications service across multiple communications channels, responding to enquiries from the media, proactively promoting the work and services of Northern Ireland Housing Executive and providing communication advice and support to teams, departments and colleagues throughout 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: 2025-185

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839 

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025 at 4.30pm

Job purpose: 

To work within the Customer Engagement and Campaigns team to develop a strategic approach to communication and digital activity. The post holder will plan and implement campaigns to promote services, advice and initiatives to tenants, other customers and stakeholders. 

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: 2025-191

Salary: £37,280 - £42,839

Duration: Permanent

Band: 6

Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Responsible to the Electrical Safety Compliance Manager for the implementation, monitoring and review of the Executive’s Policies, and Procedures for Electrical Safety, Managing the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) programme and contracts, including completion of remedial works, to ensure the NIHE is fully compliant with its statutory and regulatory duties to its customers, employees, and third parties. 

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: 2025-190

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025 at 4.30pm

Job purpose: 

To carry out physical surveys and inspections to deliver the rolling stock condition survey programme, as agreed with the Survey Team Leader, ensuring that asset data on the condition and attributes for each Housing Executive residential property is recorded and up loaded onto the Asset Management System, Keystone, 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: 2025-187

Salary: £27,694 - £32,597

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025 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 painting/decorating 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: 2025-188

Salary: £27,694 - £32,597

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: Thursday 23 October 2025 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

Job reference: 2025-178

Salary: £51,802- £61,609

Duration: Permanent

Band: 8

Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 4.30pm.

Job purpose: 

To support the Director of Finance, Audit and Assurance to set the direction for the Unit and lead the delivery of an effective and efficient whistleblowing and fraud investigation service for the Housing Executive. You will lead from the front in ensuring a robust Policy framework is in place to deal with whistleblowing and fraud effectively and ensure the delivery of a professional, proactive and customer orientated approach in support of Housing Executive objectives. 

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: 2025-179

Salary: £31,586 - £35,235

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 4.30pm.

Job purpose: 

The Senior Officer Internal Audit will be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the Principal Risk Register, Internal Audit Recommendations monitor, assisting with drafting of Internal Audit and Risk and Governance reports for Performance Review Committee (PRC) and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC).

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: 2025-183

Salary: £31,586 - £35,235

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 4.30pm.

Job purpose: 

The post holder with regard to Mechanical Inspection will provide an inspection service on all Natural Gas, Oil, planned and response maintenance contracts to ensure the NIHE that all installations, servicing, and maintenance has been carried out in accordance with the contract documentation and the Statutory Regulations, materials and workmanship.

The post holder will inspect and measure works completed at various stages throughout construction including relevant certifications updating these on the NIHE computer database and maintain detailed records. The post holder will forward a report on their findings to the M&E Project Manager/Inspectorate Manager on a weekly basis.

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: 2025-181

Salary: £26,835- £31,586

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 4.30pm.

Job purpose: 

The Insurance Claims Handler will be responsible for managing an allocation of work items from initial claims registration to resolution - involving pre-litigation Public Liability, Employers Liability and Ex-Gratia Property Damage claims. 

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: 2025-1

Salary: £31,586 - £35,235 per annum with call out and standby allowances (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5

Closing date: Thursday 25 December 2025 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

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