Chief Executive NIHE

Job reference:2026-170

Salary:£152,392 - £171,170

Duration:Permanent

Level:CEO

Closing date:Thursday 03 December 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose:

The Chief Executive provides strategic leadership to ensure the Housing Executive delivers high quality housing outcomes and operates with integrity, efficiency, and ambition. Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive sets direction, drives performance, provides policy advice to the Department and leads the change necessary to ensure achievement of the Housing Executive's statutory duties, Ministerial priorities and Government policy.

The Chief Executive ensures strong governance, effective use of public resources, and productive partnerships across government and the housing sector. As Accounting Officer, the postholder is personally accountable, through the Department for Communities, to the Northern Ireland Assembly for the proper and effective management of public funds and for maintaining robust systems of control and governance.

The Chief Executive is expected to embody Housing Executive values and lead an ethical, high performing organisation focused on delivering meaningful impact for people and communities.

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from this website.