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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

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: 2025-85

Salary: £43,693 - £49,764 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Band: 7

Closing date: Thursday 15 May 2025 at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

The HB Policy & Legislation Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Housing Benefit Policy Team.  The postholder will have overall responsibility for the interpretation and implementation of HB legislation and the development of HB policy guidelines for HB operations.  

They will play a key role within the central Housing Benefit Team, reporting to the Assistant Director of Housing Benefit.  

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: 2025-78

Salary: £31,586 - £35,235

Duration: Permanent

Band: 5 

Closing date: Thursday 15 May 2025 at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

Reporting directly to the Regional Principal Officer, the Regional Housing Support Officer will provide a specialist housing service for customers with significant disabilities and complex needs within a designated geographical area.

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: 2025-81

Salary: £51,802 - £61,609

Duration: Permanent

Band: 8

Closing date: Thursday 8 May 2025 at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

To ensure the effective and efficient management of the Planning, Development and Services functions within the Department and to support the Assistant Director in delivering Departmental 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: 2025-83

Salary: £26,835 - £31,586

Duration: Permanent

Band: 4

Closing date: Thursday 8 May 2025 at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

The role of the Leasehold Unit Officer is, to work as part of a specialist team to assist in the calculation, billing and collection of service charges for the Housing Executive’s Leasehold Unit, which provides these services to the 6000 plus leasehold customers. 

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: 2025-25

Salary: £26,835 - £31,586
(Band 5 £31,586 - £35,235)
(Band 6 £36,124 - £41,511)

Duration: Permanent

Band: Band 4 (to progress to Band 5 on completion of Year 2 of programme and Band 6 on completion of full programme)     

Closing date: Thursday 8 May 2025 at 4:30pm.

Job purpose: 

To successfully complete a 3 year development programme within our Project Delivery Department, gaining experience in a broad range of work and projects including completion of training and a relevant qualification.

To support the Housing Executive’s Maintenance Programmes, assisting in the delivery of effective maintenance works. This will include supporting the effective commercial management of NIHE's assets, of high-quality works and compliance related investment. 

To assist in the delivery of a high-quality customer focused and cost-effective Asset Management service to the NIHE’s tenants.

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: 2025-80

Salary: £25,584 - £26,409 per annum (plus 19% employer pension contribution)

Duration: Permanent

Band: 3

Closing date: Thursday 01 May 2025 at 4:30pm

Job purpose: 

Administrative Schedulers accurately diagnose and record maintenance repairs for Housing Executive tenants and work in partnership with others to resolve issues to support the DLO Manager in the delivery of an excellent customer service via the telephone and/or by email, 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: 2025-1

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

Agency Opportunities

We work in partnership with Kennedy Recruitment to fulfil our temporary recruitment needs. Kennedy Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer.

View our agency opportunities

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