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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.

Head of Housing

Location:

Dumfries & Galloway (regular travel required)


Salary range:

£50,798 - £62,049 + competitive benefits package + on call rota payments


Hours:

35 hours each week, with general working pattern of Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.


About the role:

Working alongside a welcoming and supportive management team, you’ll lead our mission to create and sustain GREAT places to live across southwest Scotland.  As Head of Housing you will be responsible for delivering high quality, tenant focussed housing services.  You will shape strategy, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement and service improvement across tenancy and neighbourhood management, community development and tenant engagement.  As a visible and collaborative leader, you will embody our GREAT values and inspire a culture of integrity, accountability and performance.  You will build partnerships to enhance community impact while ensuring that your teams deliver services that truly place tenants first. 

For a confidential chat about the role, please contact peopleandculturehr@loreburn.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025

Interview date: 23rd and 27th October 2025

To find out more, take a look at the Recruitment Pack.


Click here to fill in an online application

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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