Technical Officer

1 week ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

Technical Officer - Private Sector Housing, Grade H
Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint a Technical Officer to join the Private Sector Housing Team.

The Team works across a broad range of housing related issues to improve private housing conditions, to support vulnerable people and to tackle housing related crime.


About the role.


Poor housing standards and management of privately rented properties, waste accumulations and pest infestations pose a threat to people's health and spoils residents enjoyment of their area.

The role includes responsive and proactive intelligence led housing inspections, taking enforcement action, and supporting those affected by poor housing conditions in conjunction with other services and agencies.

You will work with homeowners, tenants, landlords, other Council services and organisations outside of the Council to resolve housing related problems and to help people to thrive.


A bit about Gateshead Council


We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service.

We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.


What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights

  • You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
  • We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
  • You'll get a generous annual leave package of 27 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous local government service.
  • You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
  • You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
  • We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

You must have

  • A Level 4 qualification such as an HNC
  • Knowledge of legislation relating to housing standards and nuisances and the Council's role in enforcement
  • Experience of tackling housing related problems, proactive work with landlords and the public in relation to the private rented sector and experience of helping tenants to maintain their tenancies.
  • Experience of welldeveloped planning, organisational, communication and customer service skills are required
  • You must be computer literate
  • You must have a current driving licence or means to mobility support

It's time to apply
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