Assistant Principal Officer, Tenancy Sustainment Strategy
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Phone Number: 03448920900Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers
Job description
Reporting to the Tenancy Sustainment Manager, the Assistant Principal Officer will undertake a key role in the operational and functional development and delivery of various strands of the Tenancy Sustainment Strategy and associated Action Plans.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Tenancy Sustainment Manager in operational and functional development and delivery of various strands of the Tenancy Sustainment Strategy and associated Action Plan.
- Investigate and research relevant topics, gather data, and prepare briefing papers on findings and trends to support the development or amendment of strategies, policies/procedures and business cases.
- Draft business cases, tender documentation, and seek quotations in accordance with financial and procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Undertake project work as directed by the Tenancy Sustainment Manager, following the principles of good project management and governance, and in line with Housing Executive practice.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Possess a degree or equivalent level qualification AND have at least 1 year of relevant experience OR
- Can demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and competence gained through continuing professional development, experiential learning AND at least 2 years' relevant experience.
- Candidates must demonstrate at least 2 years’ experience in a significant role, service, project or programme relating to tenancy sustainment and/or homelessness prevention, including maintaining effective governance arrangements.
Further Information
For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Candidate Information Pack on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.
- Vacancy ID
- 1794260
- Job ref.
- 2026-173
- Job Sector
- Housing and Property Management,Business, Policy and Projects
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Adelaide Street, Belfast
- Salary
- £38,510 - £44,253 per annum
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 37
- Published date
- 05/11/2026
- Closing date
- 19/11/2026
- Worktime
- Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm