Principal Officer, Community Involvement

THIS ROLE IS A FOR A FIXED TERM UP TO 31/03/2028 INITIALLY, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED AT A LATER STAGE IF BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS EXIST.

BAND:  7

JOB PURPOSE:
The post holder will be responsible for leading out on community involvement key business activities.

Community involvement and tenant participation is a core function within the Housing Executive, engaging, enabling and empowering our communities; ensuring local communities are more involved, better informed and can contribute to enhanced decision-making in relation to housing policy and how it affects them. Community involvement and tenant participation helps us to understand our tenants’ circumstances and the lived experience better and empowers us to take a proactive approach to problem solving.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) Hold a degree level qualification (level 6) or equivalent AND have a minimum of at least 3 years relevant* experience
OR
ii) Hold a level 5 qualification in Housing AND have a minimum of at least 3 years relevant* experience
OR
iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning AND have a minimum of at least 5 years relevant* experience
*Relevancy will be determined with due regard to the duties and level of responsibilities set out in the job description for this role

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 unable to use the on-line form can request a manual application form, by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Please note that if the candidate uses this method, it is their responsibility to ensure we receive their application by the allocated closing date and time. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Guidelines on the job related documents. 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.