Housing Maintenance and Compliance Officer

Newport City Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Housing Maintenance & Compliance Officer to manage property inspections, oversee maintenance tasks, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have strong maintenance knowledge and excellent organizational skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development and promotes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Professional development

Flexible working and modern workplace practices

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties annually and when occupiers change
• Oversee routine and emergency maintenance tasks
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Conduct regular inspections and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with acquisitions team to support onboarding of new properties

Skills

Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and compliance frameworks

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Hands-on approach to problem-solving

Commitment to safety and attention to detail

Job description

Housing Maintenance and Compliance Officer

Post No. POSN003676 - Housing Maintenance & Compliance Officer

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties annually, every six months, and whenever occupiers change.
• Oversee routine and emergency maintenance tasks.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with acquisitions team to support onboarding of new properties and implement best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Commitment to safety and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development.
• Flexible working and modern workplace practices.

Contact

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Accommodation Asset Team Leader Rachel Gall at [e-mail] or on 07974 514 305.

Location

Based in Newport city centre, with some hybrid office/home working opportunity.

EEO Statement

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Language

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Sponsorship

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.