Assistant Principal Officer, Housing Policy / Housing Information and Tenancies

Northern Ireland Housing Executive; Belfast; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing authority in Northern Ireland is seeking an Assistant Principal Officer to provide support in Housing Services, focusing on Housing Policy, Information, and Tenancies. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a policy or customer service environment. This role is fixed-term for up to 12 months with a potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in policy development, customer service, or assurance environment.
• Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning with 3 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed functional and assurance-related support in Housing Services.
• Assist in the development and delivery related to Housing Policy and Information.

Education

Degree level qualification (level 6) or equivalent

Level 5 qualification in Housing

Job description

Overview

• Job ref: 2025-189
• Job type: Contract
• Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB
• Salary: £37,280 - £42,839
• Closing date: Thursday 13 Nov 2025 16:30
• THIS ROLE IS A FOR A FIXED TERM OF UP TO 12 MONTHS INITIALLY, WHICH MAY BECOME PERMANENT AT A LATER STAGE IF BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS EXIST.
• BAND: 6

Job purpose

Reporting directly to the Housing Policy Manager or the Housing Information and Tenancies Manager, the Assistant Principal Officer will provide detailed functional and assurance-related support in the development and delivery of a number of strands relating to Housing Services in the area of Housing Policy, Information and Tenancies.

Requirements

1. i) Hold a degree level qualification (level 6*) or equivalent AND have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a policy development, customer service or assurance environment
   OR
   ii) Hold a level 5* qualification in Housing AND have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a policy development, customer service or assurance environment
   OR
   iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning AND have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a policy development, customer service or assurance environment
   *Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies

Application process

Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.

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It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.

The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.

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