Technical Officer

Ashfield District Council; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking a Technical Officer in the Environmental Health (Residential) Team in Mansfield Woodhouse. You will help deliver the Healthy Homes Project and tackle damp and mould in the private sector, aiming to improve housing standards and ensure safe accommodation.

You will need knowledge of housing standards and public health legislation, plus strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Office-based for up to 3 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of housing standards and public health legislation.
• Some experience in this field.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver the Healthy Homes Project to address damp and mould in private housing.
• Advise residents and negotiate solutions to improve housing standards.
• Ensure compliance with housing standards and public health legislation.

Skills

Housing standards knowledge

Public health legislation

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated individual to join our Environmental Health (Residential) Team as a Technical Officer.

Your role will be to help deliver our Healthy Homes Project; the focus being actions to address the issue of damp and mould in the private housing sector. In doing so, you will help the Council meet its aim of improving housing standards and ensuring all residents have decent and safe accommodation.

You will have a knowledge of housing standards and public health legislation and some experience of working in this field. You will have excellent communication skills and be a good problem solver and skilled negotiator.

The role is a varied one, it is both challenging and rewarding and sits within a team that is both ambitious and forward thinking.

For further information or to discuss the post contact Miss Stacy White on 01623 457216

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to work from the office for a period of up to three months, enabling them to access continued support and guidance as they settle into the role.

Closing date: 17 September 2026

Interview date: 24 September 2026