Job ref: 2026-90 Job type: Permanent Location: NIHE, 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast Salary: £53,460 - £63,580 Closing date: Thursday 11 Jun 2026 16:30 Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file. BAND: 8 JOB PURPOSE: To provide strategic leadership, to the Health & Safety Teams for Construction, NIHE Direct, Projects and Contracts, within Health & Safety Services across all areas of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). To ensure that the NIHE complies with all current Health & Safety legislation and associated Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP's) and official guidance and standards and to develop and implement Health & Safety best practice across NIHE. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Possess a NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent level qualification (Level 6*) in Health & Safety It will be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate equivalency *Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions. Candidates who require a reasonable adjustment to the application process should request this by emailing quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Information Pack. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted. The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. ADZN1_NI