Housing Grants Technical Officer

Oyster Partnership; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in public services based in the UK is seeking a skilled professional for a role involving Local Authority DFG functions. Responsibilities include managing financial assistance schemes, conducting property inspections, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation. The position offers hybrid working conditions and competitive hourly rates of £43-48. Ideal candidates should have a strong background with a minimum of 5 years' experience in this area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience within Local Authority DFG functions.
• Knowledge in CAD is advantageous.
• Experience with HHSRS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver DFGs, Council Adaptations, and financial assistance schemes.
• Conduct property inspections and assessments under the approved assessor scheme.
• Issue notices and licences; assist in legal case preparation.

Skills

Local Authority DFG functions

Knowledge in CAD

HHSRS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver DFGs, Council Adaptations, and other financial assistance schemes.
• Conduct property inspections and assessments under the approved assessor scheme.
• Process applications, price works, and carry out means testing in line with legislation.
• Provide technical support and contribute to departmental performance targets.
• Interpret and enforce housing and environmental legislation, referring complex cases as needed.
• Lead and support training sessions, awareness campaigns, and promotional initiatives.
• Issue notices and licences, and assist in legal case preparation and tribunal attendance.
• Review and comment on Planning/Building Regulations applications.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports and correspondence.
• Attend meetings and undertake other duties as required.

Details

Contract length: 3 months (extendable depending on performance)

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week

Working arrangements: Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 days WFH)

Rates: £43 - 48 per hour - Umbrella.

Start date: TBC

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of working experience within Local Authority DFG functions

Knowledge in CAD (Advantageous)

HHSRS

If you would like to discuss further, please email me at [e-mail] with your latest CV and availability for a chat.

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Environmental Health world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.