Housing Management Officer (Leasehold)

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tees Valley is seeking a Housing Management Officer to provide support to leaseholders and ensure compliance with building regulations. The role involves managing service charges, conducting property inspections, and liaising with stakeholders. We're looking for a highly motivated individual with strong organizational and communication skills who enjoys engaging with the public. This is a permanent, full-time position subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Staff equality forums

Green Car Leasing Scheme

Access to training and development

Physiotherapy service

Confidential counselling service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local and National retailer discounts

Employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings

Employee Travel Club

Qualifications

• Applicants should be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• You’ll need to engage confidently with members of the public.
• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to leaseholders.
• Ensure compliance with building safety regulations.
• Manage service charges and legal requirements.
• Carry out property inspections.
• Liaise with stakeholders and handle acquisitions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Housing Management Officer (Leasehold) (Ref: POS017366)

Salary £32,061 - £34,434 per annum Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Housing
Directorate N/A Published Date 14/01/2026 Closing Date 28/01/2026

The successful applicant will provide advice and support to leaseholders, ensure compliance with building safety regulations, manage service charges and legal requirements, and carry out property inspections. The role also involves liaising with stakeholders, handling acquisitions, and delivering a high-quality, customer‑focused service.

Applicants should be highly motivated and enthusiastic, with excellent organisational and communication skills. You’ll need to be a strong team player who can confidently engage with members of the public.

This post is permanent full time role and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting Statement. If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andrew anymore on 01325 406904.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro‑rata for part‑time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

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