Technical Officer

Ashfield District Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking a Technical Officer to join our Environmental Health Residential Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will investigate housing complaints, inspect residential properties, support HMO and licensing activities, and help improve housing standards and public health across the district. The role requires proactive, customer-focused communication and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within housing, environmental health, regulatory services, property management or a related field would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing complaints and inspect residential properties.
• Support HMO and licensing activities and assist with enforcement work.
• Work with landlords and tenants to improve housing standards and public health outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and analyse information to inform decisions.

Job description

Ashfield District Council have a great opportunity for a Technical Officer to join the team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,119 - £35,570 per annum.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Environmental Health Residential Team. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about improving housing conditions, protecting public health and making a real difference to people's lives. Working within a busy and supportive team, you will help deliver a high-quality service to residents, landlords, partner agencies and other stakeholders, contributing to the Council's commitment to ensuring safe, healthy and well managed homes across the Ashfield.

The successful candidate will undertake a varied workload covering a range of private sector housing functions, including investigating housing complaints, inspecting residential properties, supporting HMO and licensing activities, assisting with enforcement work and working with landlords and tenants to improve housing standards. You will work on matters that have a direct impact on the health, wellbeing and quality of life of local residents.

We are looking for an individual who is proactive, customer focused and able to deal with a wide range of situations professionally and effectively. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships while confidently dealing with challenging circumstances when required.

Experience of working within housing, environmental health, regulatory services, property management or a related field would be advantageous. Knowledge of housing legislation, HMO standards, licensing schemes and private sector housing issues is desirable, although training and development opportunities will be available for the right candidate.

A commitment to teamwork is essential, together with the ability to analyse information, investigate complaints, maintain accurate records and make informed decisions. You will need to be well organised, capable of managing a varied workload and able to prioritise competing demands while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

This is a demanding but highly rewarding position offering the opportunity to develop specialist housing and environmental health knowledge while helping to improve housing conditions and public health outcomes within our communities. No two days are the same, and you will play an important role in supporting some of the District’s most vulnerable residents.

Closing date: 16 November 2026

Interviews: 24 November 2026

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community