At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide excellent housing management services and support to tenants.
- Company: Choice Housing, a leading housing association in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible hours, hybrid working, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Join a family-friendly organisation with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by providing safe and affordable homes.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing management and knowledge of housing selection rules required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Choice Housing is one of Northern Ireland's leading housing associations, employing over 500 people with a 50-year legacy of enriching lives through the provision of safe, high quality, and affordable homes. We manage over 14,000 homes and support around 40,000 tenants, delivering a wide range of housing solutions including general needs, sheltered housing, support accommodation, and homes for families with complex needs.
Choice is seeking to recruit a temporary Housing Officer to provide an efficient, responsive and excellent customer focused Housing Management Service to its customers. To be successful, you will need to have comprehensive knowledge and experience of delivering housing management services and have a proven track record of successfully managing Arrears, Allocations, Voids and Anti-Social Behaviour.
Essential criteria:
- CIH Level 4 + 2 years relevant housing management or tenancy management experience with a social landlord or local authority OR
- Degree in any discipline + 2 years relevant housing management or tenancy management experience with a social landlord or local authority OR
- 3 years experience as a Housing Officer (or equivalent) within the last 5 years AND (applicable to all)
Working knowledge of the rules of the Housing Selection Scheme; to include allocation of properties, assessment of transfer applications, assignments, mutual exchanges etc. Experience of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel and Word. Must have UK full driving licence and have vehicle available for daily business use.
Our employees have access to a range of benefits:
- 22 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days after 5 years service, and 12 public holidays
- Flexible working hours including up to 2 days flexi leave per month
- Hybrid working
- Essential car user allowance
- 6% pension contribution
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Death in service benefit x3 annual salary
- Bereavement leave
- Learning and Development opportunities to include paid courses relevant to your role
- Health cash plan to include a range of benefits including dental, optical and medical treatments, specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and scans, complementary & alternative therapies and yearly health screening
Choice Housing is a Family Friendly & Equality and Diversity Award Winning organisation. Further information including the job description, personal specification and further benefits can be found when clicking apply. Completed application forms should be returned by 5pm, Friday 14th August 2026. Please note, the Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process. The panel may enhance the criteria in order to facilitate short-listing of the post. Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Housing Officer - Temporary in Lisburn employer: Choice Housing
Choice Housing is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to enriching lives in Northern Ireland, our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through the provision of high-quality housing solutions.
