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We're a community-based housing provider working to make a difference in Dumfries & Galloway.

We offer rewarding careers for people who want to make a difference through the provision of quality housing and in supporting the needs of our tenants  and communities.

We're also a Living Wage employer, which means we pay everyone working at Loreburn, regardless of whether they're permanent employees or third-party contractors, the Scottish Living Wage.

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Inside look: What makes a GREAT Housing Officer?

Step into the world of a Housing Officer and explore one of our most essential roles at Loreburn.

In this video, you’ll discover the key qualities needed to make a real impact in your community. Learn about the varied challenges, rewarding experiences, and daily responsibilities that come with the role.

Housing Officer (East) Maternity Cover 

Join us wherever you are in your career journey 

Location:

Dumfries & Galloway – Home based, with regular travel across the region. This role will primarily cover the East of the region, specifically postcode areas DG5 and some DG7 (Dalbeattie, Springholm and Crocketford). Access to hot desking in Dumfries.

Salary range:

£20,005 (FTE £33,343) for candidates who can demonstrate the core skills and potential to succeed in the role, even if new to housing.  £23,100 - £25,578 (FTE £38,500 - £42,630) for candidates who hold a relevant CIH, or other comparable and relevant qualification, and/or can demonstrate housing management experience. + competitive benefits package which includes 40 days annual leave (pro-rata) including public holidays, plus additional wellbeing days, 8% employer contribution pension scheme and salary sacrifice options, and more.

Hours:

21 hours each week, worked Monday to Wednesday. Fixed term contract up to 12 months (maternity cover). This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in housing, and we actively encourage applications from those who may not have worked in the sector before but have the right values, transferable skills, enthusiasm and commitment to be successful in a tenant centred housing management role.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a patch of homes and providing a generic housing management service, covering tenancy and estate management, empty homes and lettings, rent accounts, tenant and community engagement, and tenancy enforcement. 

If you're not sure whether your experience matches the role exactly, we encourage you to apply. Or, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Karen Duncan, Housing Team Manager (East) on 07872126983 or via email to KarenD@Loreburn.org.uk  

To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert and Role Profile 

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 17th November 2026*

Interviews: Wednesday 25th November 2026

*We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest from suitable candidates. Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Please visit Information for Candidates for advice and information about the recruitment process.

Use of AI in Applications:

Candidates may use AI tools to support their application, however, all information submitted must accurately reflect your own experience, knowledge and abilities.  Applications should be a genuine representation of your skills, as this will form the basis of assessment and interview discussion.  

The application form must be fully completed, and uploaded to the application portal, in order to be considered for the position.

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Multi-Skilled Electrician 

Location:

Dumfries & Galloway (East Area) with agile with travel across the region

Salary range:

£34,990 - £38,408 FTE + Competitive benefits package.

Additional payments for on call (£180.25 per week) + call outs paid at 1.5 x hourly rate.

Hours:

34 hour week, worked over 4 days between 8am and 5pm and enjoy a rota that allows long weekend downtime every 5 weeks.

The Role

You’ll be joining a team of Skilled operatives working both independently and as part of a team, carrying out Reactive and Void works. DEICR, Smoke Alarm and Emergency Lighting program of works as well as other multi-skilled duties which include, basic joinery, minor plastering repairs, decoration etc.

This post will be based in the East team covering DG1,2,3,4,7,10,11,12,13,14,16 and a full clean valid driving licence is required.

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Billy Coupland, Head of Repairs & Maintenance on 07936349194 or via email to WilliamC@Loreburn.org.uk  or Scott Beattie, IHR Team Manager (East) on 07718476978 or via email to ScottB@Loreburn.org.uk

To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert and Role Profile

To apply, please email you CV to recruitment@loreburn.org.uk before the closing date. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th November 2026

Interview date: Thursday 26th November 2026

We're committed to making our recruitment practices as accessible as possible for everyone, this includes making any necessary adjustments. If you need us to do anything differently as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. 

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