Salary: £36,124 - £37,938
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Housing - Empowering Housing Solutions for All in Wiltshire
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives by ensuring homes are safe, accessible and fit to live in?
We’re looking for a Technical Housing Improvements Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team, where you’ll play a key role in transforming homes for residents who need it most, helping them live comfortably and securely.
As a Technical Housing Improvements Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of improving housing standards across Wiltshire. You’ll assess properties and coordinate adaptations that ensure homes meet the needs of disabled and vulnerable residents. By working closely with health professionals, occupational therapists and contractors, you’ll help deliver essential home improvements. Your expertise will ensure that grants and loans are processed efficiently, giving residents the assistance they need to live independently.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Whether you have a degree in Housing, Surveying, or Environmental Health, or bring equivalent experience, we’d love to hear from you. An understanding of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and DFG regulations, is essential. We are looking for someone who can make thoughtful decisions and work sensitively with people from a variety of circumstances.
If you’re ready to take the next move in your housing career and enjoy working in a role that offers both challenge and reward, apply today to join our team!
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Bal Lochab, Technical Housing Improvements Manager, at [email protected].
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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