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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 residents 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.
Apprentice Joiner
Location:
Dumfries & Galloway (Dumfries area covering postcodes DG1 to DG16)
Salary range:
Real Living Wage £13.45 per hour (FTE £23,799.60) + competitive benefits package
Hours:
34 hours each week (1.0 FTE) worked over 4 days on a rota basis between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday, long weekend every 5 weeks.
The Role
The role of an apprentice will be to assist our trade operatives in delivering a high-quality repairs service to our tenants, gaining the required skills and knowledge of the trade whilst also gaining the relevant vocational qualification. As part of the training, you will also work alongside the wider team to develop your skills, knowledge and experience across other trades.
For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Billy Coupland, Head of Repairs & Maintenance on 07936 349194 or by email to WilliamC@loreburn.org.uk
To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert and Role Profile.
How to Apply
Please email your note of interest and CV to Recruitment@loreburn.org.uk
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications*
Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 15 July 2026*
Interview date: Thursday 30 July 2026
Housing Officer (East) Maternity Cover
Location:
Dumfries & Galloway – Home based, with regular travel across the region. This role will primarily cover the East of the region, specifically postcode areas DG1, DG2, DG3 & DG4 (Dumfries, Mid and Upper Nithsdale). Access to hot desking in Dumfries.
Salary range:
£33,343 for candidates who can demonstrate the core skills and potential to succeed in the role, even if new to housing. £38,500 - £42,630 for candidates who hold a relevant CIH or other qualification and/or can demonstrate housing management experience. + competitive benefits package which includes 40 days annual leave including public holidays, plus additional wellbeing days, 8% employer contribution pension scheme and salary sacrifice options, and more.
Hours:
35 hours each week, worked Monday to Friday. Fixed term contract up to 12 months (maternity cover).
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. 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.
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, Wednesday 22 July 2026*
Interview date: Thursday 6 August 2026
*We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest from suitable candidates. Please don’t delay in submitting your application.
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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