Technical Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Do you work in a housing role and are looking for a diverse and exciting challenge? The City of Lincoln Council is seeking to appoint a Technical Officer to join the Private Sector Housing team. The team is made up of Housing Standards & Enforcement Officers and Technical Officers and works across a broad range of housing related issues to improve private sector housing conditions, and to tackle housing related crime. The housing related issues will be:

• Improve and maintain housing standards within the private sector by conducting inspections following complaints or as part of a planned programme.
• Deliver into the management of the city’s houses in multiple occupation (HMO’s).
• Implement the Housing Assistance Policy by assessing an applicant’s eligibility and needs and delivering the most effective housing or independent living solution.
• Promote best practice in the private rented sector through active engagement with private landlords, letting agencies and other organisations.
• Provide advice to the Team Leader on day-to-day operational issues and propose service solutions.

You must hold or be working towards a minimum of a level 4 qualification or be working towards another equivalent qualification, such as an HNC. Experience of property surveying is essential. It would also be an advantage to have experience in housing enforcement actions and knowledge of housing standards, noise, anti-social behaviour and nuisance related legislation. If you do not have the qualification but possess transferable skills, the council are committed in providing the adequate training and support to meet the roles criteria and succeeding within the council.

You will have experience of engagement with landlords and members of the public to improve tenancy management, property standards and neighbourhood sustainability, of working with others to solve housing related problems, have well-developed planning, organisational, communication and customer service skills, and be computer literate. The Council will consider transferrable skills to meet these criteria.

Lastly, you will have a current driving licence or means to mobility support.

For further information on working for the City of Lincoln Council, please visit: www.lincoln.gov.uk/jobs

Benefits we offer:

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).