Job ref: 2026-165
Job type: Permanent
Location: NIHE, 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast BT2 8PB
Salary: £38,510 – £ 44,253
Closing date: Thursday 05 Nov 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: 6
JOB PURPOSE:
The Assistant Principal Officer is responsible for assisting with the management of day to day operations across one HB Area.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Either
i) Possess a degree level qualification (Level 6*) or equivalent level qualification
OR
ii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 2 years working within a Housing Benefit or other Social Security related benefit function.
* It is the responsibility of the candidate to demonstrate equivalency
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructions on 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.
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