Housing Technician

Lancaster City Council; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Lancaster City Council is seeking a Housing Technician to improve private rented housing quality and safety across the district. You will inspect properties, manage caseloads and enforce housing regulations through notices and court representation.

This temporary, 24-month role requires a relevant degree or professional housing experience, sound knowledge of housing legislation, and strong negotiation skills. A full UK driving licence is also required to support community engagement.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or professional housing experience.
• Solid knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect private residential properties.
• Manage complex caseloads and enforce housing regulations through legal notices and court representation.
• Provide expert advice and work closely with landlords, tenants and community groups.
• Support initiatives to improve housing conditions and deliver emergency responses when needed.

Skills

Housing enforcement

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Relevant degree or professional experience in housing

Job description

Join Lancaster City Council as a Housing Technician and play a vital role in improving the quality and management of private rented housing. Your work will directly enhance health and safety by tackling hazards like damp, mould, and fuel poverty, while supporting tenants and landlords to create safer, healthier homes . You’ll be at the heart of our community-focused approach, helping to build trust and promote high housing standards across Lancaster .

This is a temporary role for a fixed term of 24 months.

What You’ll Be Doing
You will inspect private residential properties, manage complex caseloads, and enforce housing regulations through legal notices and court representation. Your role includes conducting surveys and risk assessments, providing expert advice, and working closely with landlords, tenants, and community groups. You’ll also support initiatives to improve housing conditions and deliver emergency responses when needed .

You’ll Fit Right In If…
You have a relevant degree or professional experience in housing, with strong knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement. You communicate clearly, manage your workload independently, and bring excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills . You share our values of Working Together , Ambition , Pride, and Ownership, and hold a full UK driving licence to support your role in the community .

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and communities, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Why Work With Us

Flexible working friendly
We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.

Inclusive employer
We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.

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