Your new company Our client is a nationally operating voluntary housing organisation delivering social housing and tenancy support services across Ireland.
The organisation works with individuals and families experiencing housing need and social exclusion and is committed to providing high-quality, well-managed homes within supportive organisation is a Care & Support Approved Housing Body (AHB) operating within the Irish social housing regulatory framework and is committed to equality, dignity, respect, and safeguarding in all aspects of its work.
Your new role As Housing Officer (West Region), you will support the effective management of approximately 100 social housing units across Swinford, Charlestown, Foxford, Ballaghaderreen, and Roscommon.
Working closely with volunteer-led local housing groups, you will ensure strong tenancy management, property compliance, and regulatory performance in line with organisational policies and AHBRA to the Regional Social Housing Representative (with functional oversight from national housing management), you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, providing professional support on rent management, estate and asset management, tenant engagement, safeguarding, and is a permanent, full-time role based in a regional office in Galway, with regular travel across the West region.
What you'll need to succeed Experience working with vulnerable or marginalised groups Experience working with volunteers, committees, or community-based organisations Strong IT skills, including housing management systems and Microsoft Office Knowledge of social housing legislation, tenancy management, and regulatory standards (desirable) Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship - management skills A full, clean driving licence (essential) You will also demonstrate professionalism, discretion, flexibility, integrity, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and ethical practice.
What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: A permanent, full - time position in a respected housing organisation Salary of €46,800 per annum The opportunity to work in a meaningful, community - focused role A high level of autonomy within a supportive regional and national structure Access to training and ongoing professional development What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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