Estate Services Manager NIHE

EFDNI; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

Job summary

Northern Ireland Housing Executive seeks an Estate Services Manager to lead and supervise Housing Services in Estate Management at our Belfast location. The role reports to the Head of Estates within the Housing Services Central Unit and requires proven experience across multiple areas of service delivery.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, draft reports, and develop strategies while upholding our high standards of stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (Level 6) or equivalent and 3 years' relevant experience.
• Level 5 qualification in Housing with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
• Equivalent CPD or experiential learning with at least 4 years' relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise strands relating to Housing Services in Estate Management.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement & partnership

Report drafting

Budget management

Strategy development

Data analysis & interpretation

Education

Degree level qualification (Level 6) or equivalent

Level 5 in Housing

Job description

Ref: 2026-135

Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast

Salary: £45,091 – £51,356 per annum. We also have an excellent defined benefit pension scheme.

Reporting to the Head of Estates in Housing Services Central Unit, the Estate Services Manager will lead and supervise a number of strands relating to Housing Services in the area of Estate Management.

The essential criteria are detailed in the Candidate Information Pack.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• i) Possess a degree level qualification (level 6*) or equivalent AND have 3 years’ relevant** experience
• ii) Possess a level 5* qualification in Housing AND have a minimum of 3 years relevant** experience
• iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning AND have a minimum of 4 years’ relevant** experience (Please include dates to demonstrate the number of years’ experience required according to your qualification level)

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies

**Relevancy will be determined with due regard to the duties and level of responsibilities set out in the job description for this role.

Experience requirements:

Candidates must demonstrate significant experience in 4 of the following 5 areas:

• A) Experience in a representational role, engaging effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, with clear evidence of resolving complex issues through consultation and partnership working
• B) Experience of drafting formal reports and approval papers to agreed timescales and appropriate standards
• C) Experience of managing and monitoring budgets in accordance with policies and procedures
• D) Strong track record in developing, reviewing, and/or implementing strategies, plans, policies, processes, or procedures within agreed timescales
• E) Experience of analysing and interpreting data and managing complex information to improve service provision

Other requirements:

• 3. Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full

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