Community Investment Assistant Closing Date: Friday, 23 May 2025

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in housing is looking for a dedicated Community Investment Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting the Community Investment team in delivering impactful housing programs and strategies that promote tenant participation and community engagement. With a commitment to growth and innovation, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about community development and making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Leasing Scheme

22 days annual leave

On-site gym

Hybrid Working arrangements

13 customary holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
• One year’s relevant experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Investment team to deliver housing programs.
• Implement the Tenant Participation Strategy.

Skills

Community Engagement

Tenant Participation

Good Relations

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Community Investment Assistant Ark Housing

• Closing Date: 23 May 2025
• Location: Belfast
• Contract: Full Time, 3 Year Fixed Term Position
• Job Ref: CIA/04/2025

Ark Housing Association, based in Belfast, is a progressive Housing Association with ambitious plans for growth over the next five years.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and dedicated individual to join our organisation as a Community Investment Assistant on a 3-year fixed-term basis (with a possibility of extension).

Reporting to the Community Investment Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Community Investment team to deliver and implement the Association’s “Housing for All” programme and Tenant Participation Strategy in accordance with our operational and strategic business plans.

Applicants must satisfy the following essential criteria:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
• One year’s relevant experience from the most recent three years in a similar role
• One year’s experience from the most recent three years in at least two of the following areas:
• Community Engagement and Tenant Participation
• Good relations
• Knowledge of Together Building United Communities Strategies
• Experience working on funded projects/programmes
• Successfully developing relationships and partnership working with other agencies and stakeholders

Benefits include:

• Salary range: £27,985 - £29,398 with a Contributory Pension Scheme (NILGOSC), currently 19% Employer Contribution
• Access to a Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Leasing Scheme with Monthly Head Office Charging Allowance
• 22 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service
• 13 customary holidays per annum
• A range of excellent work and family-friendly policies
• Hybrid Working arrangements
• On-site gym

Ark Housing reserves the right to enhance the criteria for shortlisting suitable candidates without further notification.

Ark Housing is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from individuals regardless of gender, marital status, disability, religion, race, ethnic origin, age, or sexual orientation.

Closing date and time for receipt of completed applications: