Join Cheltenham Borough Council as a Senior Private Sector HousingTechnical Officer and play a vital role in shaping the future of Cheltenham.
Location: Cheltenham, GL50 9SA
Salary: £37,728 to £41,516 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd February 2025
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council dedicated to making Cheltenham a great place to live and work. By supporting thriving communities and businesses while preserving the town’s unique character, we create opportunities for growth and innovation.
As an employer, we are committed to fairness, respect, and creating a stimulating environment where our people can thrive. With benefits like flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, a strong pension scheme, and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, we empower our team to reach their full potential.
Together, we’re building a vibrant future for Cheltenham and its people.
Senior Private Sector HousingTechnical Officer – The Role:
We are looking for a Senior Technical Officer to join us to undertake a range of specialist duties within an interdisciplinary team responsible for improving private sector housing conditions and carrying out the Council's responsibilities under the Housing Acts and other legislation.
You will support the Manager in terms of service delivery, service management and development, policy advice and formulation and resource management.
Senior Private Sector HousingTechnical Officer – Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct property and HMO inspections and enforce legislation, licence HMOs, and ensure programme goals are met
- Assist in developing and managing grants, loans and works schemes as per Council policies
- Participate in housing surveys to assess property conditions and support area-based actions
- Determine applications as part of the disabled grants facilities process
- Provide evidence and appear as a witness in legal proceedings, tribunals, and public inquiries for the Council
- Collaborate with environmental health, building control and related teams on enforcement and statutory approvals, promoting a unified approach
Senior Private Sector HousingTechnical Officer – You:
- A relevant qualification in environmental health/building/surveying or a related subject
- HHSRS qualification with relevant enforcement experience
- Practical experience relating to construction and the interpretation of specifications
- Good level of IT skills - MS Office
- Demonstrate effective communication at all levels
- Be customer focussed
- Be proactive and self-motivated
- Have use of a car for work purposes
Senior Private Sector HousingTechnical Officer – Benefits:
- An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years. Part-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days
- A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours
- A comprehensive programme of learning and development
- Two days paid time off for volunteering
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
- An employee counselling service
- Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses
- A cycle to work scheme
- Low-cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location
- A commitment to employee wellbeing
Applications
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd February 2025
To submit your application for this exciting Senior Private Sector HousingTechnical Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!
