Housing Officer - Galway (Permanent Full Time)
Location: Galway
Salary range: €46,800 per annum; paid monthly
Experience: Degree in Housing/Property Management, or a minimum of three years’ experience in a comparable role
Closing date: Mon, 09 Mar 2026
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Housing Officer to join our Social Housing team based in the West Regional Office - Galway, supporting the West Region (Galway, Roscommon, & Mayo).
Working closely with the Society of St Vincent De Paul Conference Members under the direction of the Regional Social Housing Representative and that of the National Manager for Social Housing, the Housing Officer will work with the Conferences to manage the tenancies and properties in their designated area, maintaining compliance with regulations in accordance with the Society’s policies and procedures.
The Housing Officer will work through the Conferences to achieve overall successful operational performance as per the Approved Housing Body Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) Standards (Governance, Finance, Property & Asset Management, Tenancy Management).
This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Education
• A relevant degree in fields such as Housing/ Property Management, or a minimum of three
years’ experience in a comparable role -desirable
• Full Clean Driving Licence – Essential
Experience
• Three years’ relevant experience in Property /Tenancy management would be helpful
• Experience of working with a wide range of people /vulnerable groups e.g. elderly, low income households, marginalised, homeless;
• Experience of working with volunteers, committees, or boards;
• Experience of Housing Management systems.
Skills
• Possess strong interpersonal, communications, listening and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills;
• Be a committed team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong IT skills –Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Housing Management systems
Knowledge
• Knowledge of needs and issues relating to the management of older people (over 55 years) capable of independent living is desirable
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of asset management, e.g., health and safety and repairs and maintenance is desirable.
• Knowledge of current regulations as they apply to social housing and housing law including the Residential Tenancies Act is desirable.
• Knowledge of local authority procedures regarding tenant allocations and rent assistance payments (e.g., HAP /RAS). Knowledge of rent structures as it applies to Social Housing is desirable.
• Knowledge of current AHBRA national standards, regulations, and the environment in which Social Housing is delivered and managed is desirable.
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Housing Officer - Job Desctiption 02.2026 Galway.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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