Senior Technical Officer Private Sector Housing

Join Cheltenham Borough Council as a Senior Technical Officer Private Sector Housing 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 15th December 2024

Come and work for an award-winning organisation!

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Senior Technical Officer Private Sector Housing – 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 Technical Officer Private Sector Housing – 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 Technical Officer Private Sector Housing – 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 Technical Officer Private Sector Housing – 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 15th December 2024

To submit your application for this exciting Senior Technical Officer Private Sector Housing opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!