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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: 2024-104

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: 2024-103

Salary: £38,223 - £48,474

Duration: Permanent

Level: 7

Closing date: Thursday 25 April 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To support the delivery and development of a number of highly strategic and complex programmes within NIHE and for encouraging a collaborative approach to programmes and projects across NIHE through effective communication and consultation and ensuring that all NIHE project teams follow the standard processes and procedures.

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: 2024-080

Salary: £33,024 to £40,221 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Level: 6

Closing date: Thursday 25 April 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Reporting to the Housing Governance Manager within HSCU, the Assistant Housing Governance Manager will support the Principal Officer to lead and supervise a number of strands relating to Housing Services in the area of Business, Governance and Risk (BG&R).

They will be responsible for developing frameworks and providing support and advice to Managers in areas such as Performance Management, GDPR, Risk Management and Business Planning.

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: 2024-102

Salary: £23,893 - £40,221

Duration: Permanent

Level: 4/6

Closing date: Thursday 25 April 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To assist IT Project Manager and Business Analyst team with delivery of a wide range of IT Projects across the organisation, working in collaboration with business and supplier teams as required. 

To complete IT Business Analyst trainee programme: 

  • Combination of work experience and shadowing across all IT department functions, with focus on IT project work
  • Formal classroom and online training in key Business Analysis competencies, toolsets and project management/delivery processes
     or by:
  • Training programme to be completed over 18-24 month period


Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website or by:

Job reference: 2024-99

Salary: £23,893-£40,221

Duration: Permanent

Level: 4/6

Closing date: Thursday 25 April 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To assist the IT Data Analytics Manager and Data Analytics team with the delivery of a wide range of Data Analytics reports and Dashboards across the organisation, working in collaboration with business and supplier teams 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: 2024-42

Salary: £23,893 - £40,221

Duration: Permanent

Level: 4/6

Closing date: Thursday 25 April 2024 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

To assist the IT Lead/Senior Developers and the IT Systems Development Manager in the design, development and delivery of high-quality technology solutions that address business needs, and to work in collaboration with business and supplier teams as required in defined areas.

To complete the IT Developer trainee programme:

  • to gain specific work-based experience aimed at fulfilling the competencies of an IT Lead Developer
  • to follow a programme of continuous assessment
  • to complete a final assessment and progress to IT Lead Developer (Level 6)
  • Training programme to be completed over 18-month period.

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

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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