Housing Technical Officer

3 days ago


Newport, United Kingdom Newport City Council Full time

**Job information**

Post No. POSN003056 - Housing Technical Officer

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Environmental Health Housing team. The team is responsible for the regulation of the private rented sector, including Houses in Multiple Occupation, and resolving a range of domestic and commercial public health/environmental issues.

You should hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including English. This post requires you to demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills, have a proven technical and practical experience in a relevant field, and have knowledge of Environmental Health Housing functions. It requires you to have a basic level of knowledge of building construction, defects, and remedies. You should be able to undertake revisits to dwellings to achieve compliance with schedules of work.

This post requires you to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with people, be flexible, and have the ability to communicate with confidence. You will be capable of organising and prioritising work to meet deadlines and you will operate in a self-sufficient manner. The post holder will have problem solving and decision-making skills.

Newport is a vibrant City with a bold vision to maintain a place where people choose to live, work, and stay. Newport City Council’s success can be attributed to forward thinking, a positive approach and the Council aims to deliver high-quality services that are continuously improving. This post offers a wide range of experience, challenges, and personal and professional development to the successful applicant.

In return for your commitment, we offer an open, friendly working environment with modern working practices and systems. Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, professional development, flexible and agile working, and free on-site parking.

Role Location - based at the Civic Centre, Newport, with the opportunity for hybrid office/home working around frequent visits within the Newport area.

The interview date will be confirmed shortly following shortlisting.

**Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together**
**Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd



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