Service Improvement Officer

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is looking for a Service Improvement Officer to enhance their Housing Service. This full-time permanent role involves shaping the future through innovative solutions and collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates must have experience in service improvement and strong data analysis skills. The position offers a salary between £34,434 to £38,220, along with generous benefits, including up to 34 days of holiday and a local government pension scheme. Applications are due by midnight on 11th January 2026.

Benefits

28 to 34 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Fitness discounts

Lifestyle savings discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in service improvement, compliance, or housing services is essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills required.
• Competence in data manipulation and reporting needed.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of the Housing Service through innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Drive positive change that improves services for our communities.

Skills

Experience in service improvement

Strong communication skills

Ability to analyse data

Competent in data manipulation

Organised and proactive

Job description

Salary and Employment Details

Salary: £34,434 to £38,220 per annum

Grade: I

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The Service

We have an ambitious Housing Improvement Plan, which will deliver significant changes over the coming years. To support this, we’re expanding our Service Improvement Team and are looking for Service Improvement Officers with expertise in continuous improvement and business analysis.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Shape the future of our Housing Service through innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Drive positive change that improves services for our communities.

If you’re motivated by making things better and have the skills to turn ideas into action, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in service improvement, compliance, or housing services.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement.
• Competent in data manipulation and reporting.
• Organised, proactive, and confident in managing change projects.

Working for us

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

• Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme.
• Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save money.
• Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high‑street and online retailers.
• Plus, lots more…

Contact and apply

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Victoria Young at [e-mail].

To apply, simply click on the “Apply Now” button. Please upload your CV (ensure personal details are removed) and submit your application by midnight on Sunday 11th January 2026.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 11th January 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 19th January 2026

Key Documents

Job Description

Total Rewards

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.