Job ref: 2026-55 Job type: Permanent Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB Salary: £147,524 - £165,702 Closing date: Thursday 09 Apr 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: CEO JOB PURPOSE: The Chief Executive provides strategic leadership to ensure the Northern Ireland 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 NIHE'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 NI 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 NIHE's values and lead an ethical, high performing organisation focused on delivering meaningful impact for people and communities. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Possess a degree level qualification (Level 6) (or above) or equivalent qualification 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. 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.