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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 Neighbourhood Officer?
Step into the world of a Neighbourhood 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.
Property Services Team Manager - Fixed Term
Location:
Dumfries & Galloway (primarily home based with some regional travel)
Salary range:
£40,409 - £46,856 + competitive benefits package
Hours:
12 months Maternity cover, working 35 hours each week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
About the role:
This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of both strategic and operational objectives across our Property Services Team. Supporting the Head of Property Services, you will lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team of Property Officers and support roles, promoting self-management and accountability while maintaining high standards of performance, compliance and tenant satisfaction.
The role oversees the day-to-day management of planned, cyclical, compliance and investment programmes and has responsibility for the full asset lifecycle and the operational performance of property related contracts. You will champion continuous improvement and best practice in all areas of property services, driving positive outcomes for tenants and operational efficiency for the organisation.
As a leader in an operational role, there is a contractual requirement to participate in an out-of-hours on-call service (approx. 2-4 weeks each year), for which an additional payment is made. We are a remote workforce, which means the ability to work from home, in a suitable space, along with access to broadband is required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle will also be necessary.
For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Stuart MacKay, Head of Property Services on 07870006995, or via email to StuartM@Loreburn.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 7th November 2025
Interview date: 21st November 2025
To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert and Role Profile
Property Services Administration Assistant - Fixed Term
Location:
Dumfries & Galloway (primarily home based with some regional travel)
Salary range:
£22,932 - £28,947 FTE + competitive benefits package
Hours:
12 months maternity cover, working 35 hours each week, worked Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
About the role:
The position requires a highly organised individual, who is a self-starter and has a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and who can adapt to changing priorities. Being comfortable with the degree of autonomy and lone working the role entails is important, whilst also working effectively within a team environment.
As a home based role, the ability to work from home in a suitable space, along with access to broadband is required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle will also be necessary.
For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Murron Bissett, Team Manager – Property Services on 07710708484 or via email to Murronb@loreburn.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 17th November 2025 at 5pm
Interview date: Week commencing 1st December 2025
To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert and Role Profile.
Data Administration Assistant
Location:
Home based, with a requirement to regularly attend in person meetings and training events in Dumfries and other locations across the region.
Salary range:
£22,932 - £28,947 + competitive benefits package
Hours:
35 hours each week worked Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
About the role:
This post will provide support to the Property Services Team to provide an exceptional compliance service, ensuring excellent tenant engagement and high levels of satisfaction. The role required someone who is highly organised with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, who can adapt to changing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a remote workforce.
While the role is home based, there will be regular travel to Dumfries and occasionally other locations in the region.
For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Murron Bissett, Team Manager – Property Services on 07710708484 or via email to Murronb@loreburn.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 18th November 2025 at 5pm
Interview date: Week commencing 1st December 2025
To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert and Role Profile.
Volunteer Community Agent
Location: We are currently looking for volunteers in the following areas to support our tenants and communities:
- Lockerbie
- Langholm
- Gretna/Eastriggs
- Sanquhar
- Thornhill/Penpont
- Moniaive
- Castle Douglas/Kirkcudbright
- Newton Stewart
- Whithorn
- Portpatrick
Hours: 1-2 hours per week
About the role:
This role will provide a confidential point of contact within their local community for tenants who require some support and assistance. This a rewarding role, suited to those who like to give back to their communities, providing a safe space for tenants to chat and receive information on appropriate agencies for further help and support.
What's really important is that you have a strong commitment to help your local community and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This role would be suited to anyone looking to give back to their community and equally, someone who may be looking to gain skills and experience within the housing or third sector and charitable sector.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a good listener
- Be comfortable signposting to appropriate agencies
- Liaise with Loreburn’s Sustaining Communities and Neighbourhood Officers.
- Be able to provide up to 2 hours per week of their time
For a confidential chat about the role, please contact David Ewing, Community Team Manager (West) on 07593530315 or via email at DavidE@Loreburn.org.uk
To find out more, take a look at the Job Advert
How to Apply
Apply by completing the Volunteering Form and returning to recruitment@loreburn.org.uk
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