Housing Projects Officer – Empty Homes & Licensing

Darlington; North East; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days

LGPS pension

Maternity leave

Professional development

Cycle to Work

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Housing Projects Officer (Empty Homes & Licensing) in Darlington. The role focuses on identifying long-term empty properties, engaging owners, and developing private sector housing initiatives across the borough.

You will lead evidence gathering and work with internal teams and external agencies to improve housing standards. The post is a 2-year fixed-term contract with salary £36,581 - £39,481 per annum, within a generous benefits package including

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in dealing with empty properties and enforcement processes.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify empty properties and investigate why they are vacant.
• Engage property owners to explore options to bring properties back into use.
• Consider enforcement steps where informal approaches fail.
• Lead evidence gathering and contribute to housing licensing discussions.

Skills

Investigative enforcement

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Housing Projects Officer (Empty Homes & Licensing) in Darlington. The role focuses on identifying long-term empty properties, engaging owners, and developing private sector housing initiatives across the borough.

You will lead evidence gathering and work with internal teams and external agencies to improve housing standards. The post is a 2-year fixed-term contract with salary £36,581 - £39,481 per annum, within a generous benefits package including