We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Northern Ireland's strategic housing authority and one of the largest public landlords in the UK. We manage c.83,000 homes and, with an annual budget of c.£1.3billion, deliver a range of housing programmes and services. This gives us a significant social and economic impact across Northern Ireland.



This is a pivotal time to join us. Housing need is at unprecedented levels and we have set an ambitious long-term direction for public housing and services. We believe good housing can improve wellbeing, strengthen communities, support economic growth and help address climate change.



As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership, setting a clear direction for the organisation and keep better outcomes for tenants, customers and communities at the heart of our work.



Building trusted and influential relationships will be central to your success as you work across government, housing and communities to shape decisions on housing need, supply, decarbonisation and wellbeing, while supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.



Guided by our values of making a difference, fairness, passion and expertise, you will inspire high performance, lead change and build a collaborative, customer-focused culture. As Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, you will also be accountable for public resources, governance and risk through the Department for Communities to the Northern Ireland Assembly.



If you are ready to lead the Housing Executive with purpose, ambition and vision, we invite your application.



GatenbySanderson are acting as our recruitment partner for this appointment. To explore the opportunity further in confidence please contact Chantelle Harris on chantelle.harris@gatenbysanderson.com / 073 8446 0191 or Tim Hills on tim.hills@gatenbysanderson.com / 073 9301 1130.



The deadline for applications is Thursday 3rd December 2026 at 4.30pm.




Documents

CX Candidate Pack FINAL Accessible.pdf

Recruitment Timetable



Closing date

Thursday 3rd December 2026 at 16:30pm



Preliminary interviews

w/c 14th December 2026



Executive Profiling

w/c 4 January 2027 and w/c 11 January 2027



Final panel

Thursday 28 January 2027




How to Apply



The online application form can be accessed via the GetGot recruitment system linked
here

It is your responsibility to ensure that your completed application has been received by the closing date and time.

Completed applications must be submitted no later than 4.30pm Thursday 3 December 2026