Housing Technical Officer

Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Staff discount scheme

Salary sacrifice (home/electronics)

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition events

Peer support groups

Job summary

Oldham Council is seeking a Housing Technical Officer to lead enforcement for Private Sector Housing, including HMOs licensing and disrepair issues. You will inspect properties under the Housing Act 2004 and pursue appropriate legal actions when necessary.

You will work with tenants, safeguarding vulnerable groups and coordinating with other agencies to secure appropriate support and enforcement outcomes. A degree in Building Surveying or related discipline is required, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in housing/related discipline.
• Experience in Private Sector Housing Enforcement and Housing Act 2004/2016 enforcement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Private Sector Housing Enforcement services.
• Carry out detailed property inspections under Housing Act 2004.
• Prepare files for court or issue Civil Penalty Notices when required.
• Engage with tenants, including vulnerable groups, and make referrals.
• Prepare and present technical reports for landlords/agents, managers and elected members.

Skills

Relevant housing enforcement

Strong communication

Legal enforcement knowledge

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Education

Degree in Building Surveying or Construction/Property discipline

Job description

People

Public Protection

Housing Technical Officer

Ref: 001499

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,444 - £44,253 per annum (Grade 7)

Hours: 36.66 per week

Location: Sir Robert Peacock House, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LA

Hiring Manager: Sarah Park

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC.

Role Overview

To carry out all aspects of Housing Regulation in accordance with the legislation, including Licensing HMOs, private sector housing disrepair complaints and enforcement against landlords who haven’t complied with the requirements of the Selective Licensing Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• To be part of the team in delivering an effective Private Sector Housing Enforcement Service
• To undertake detailed inspections of properties in accordance with the Housing Act 2004
• To take the necessary and appropriate legal action and if necessary prepare files for court or issue Civil Penalty Notices.
• To work with tenants, including vulnerable and hard to engage groups on issues affecting their lives and make appropriate referrals to other agencies to get the help they need.
• To prepare and present detailed technical reports as required for licensed landlords/agents, senior managers and elected members of the Council as and when required

Key Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• An approved degree standard qualification in Building Surveying, Construction Management or Construction / Property related discipline or other professional qualification related to housing or a relevant discipline.
• Experience in Private Sector Housing Enforcement, including experience of carrying technical inspections, producing reports and enforcement under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing and Planning Act 2016
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to engage clearly and effectively with a wide range of contractors, partners, individuals and vulnerable groups.
• Experience in implementing the Housing Health and Safety Rating System

About Us

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:

A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page

Our Benefits Package

At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you’ve participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

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Important Information

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

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