Private Sector Housing - Technical Officer

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and agile working

Discounted leisure membership

Staff car parking

Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a Private Sector Housing Technical Officer to deliver housing improvement initiatives, assessing residents and guiding projects through the grant process. You will liaise with homeowners, private tenants and contractors to ensure high-quality outcomes and timely payments.

The role requires strong communication, customer focus, and the ability to handle a varied workload while visiting homes to identify suitable solutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work directly with customers and build positive relationships.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing Disabled Facilities Grant applications.
• Undertaking means-tested financial assessments.
• Recommending grants and loans for approval.
• Monitoring works on site and authorising payments.
• Supporting delivery of housing assistance programmes, including essential home repairs and energy efficiency improvements.
• Visiting residents to assess needs and identify suitable solutions.
• Working with contractors, occupational therapists and partner agencies to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

communication skills

customer-focused

work independently

attention to detail

problem solving

driving licence

Job description

• excellent occupational sick pay scheme
• discounted leisure membership

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Help improve homes, support independent living, and make a real difference in your community.

Are you passionate about helping people live safely and independently in their own homes?

Chesterfield Borough Council is looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our Private Sector Housing Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering housing assistance and Disabled Facilities Grants, helping vulnerable residents access the adaptations and improvements they need to maintain their independence.

About The Role

As a Private Sector Housing Technical Officer, you will work directly with homeowners, private tenants, contractors and partner organisations to deliver a range of housing improvement initiatives. You will manage a varied caseload and support residents through the entire grant process, from initial assessment through to project completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• managing Disabled Facilities Grant applications
• undertaking means-tested financial assessments
• recommending grants and loans for approval
• monitoring works on site and authorising payments
• supporting the delivery of housing assistance programmes, including essential home repairs and energy efficiency improvements
• visiting residents in their homes to assess needs and identify suitable solutions
• working collaboratively with contractors, occupational therapists and partner agencies to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales

About You

We're looking for an individual who:

• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• enjoy working directly with customers and building positive relationships
• can manage a varied workload and work independently
• have strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• share our values and commitment to delivering excellent services to residents
• hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for business use

Why join Chesterfield Borough Council?

At Chesterfield Borough Council, you'll be part of a supportive and welcoming team that is committed to making a real difference in local communities.

In return, we offer:

• generous annual leave entitlement
• local Government Pension Scheme
• flexible and agile working arrangements
• excellent occupational sick pay scheme
• progressive and family-friendly HR policies
• discounted leisure membership
• staff car parking and other employee benefits

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.