At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Housing Enforcement Team in delivering excellent services and protecting residents' rights.
- Company: Barnet Council, dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Benefits: 31 days annual leave, flexible working options, and lifestyle discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and existing technical knowledge or willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
To support the Housing Regulatory Services Team, specifically the Housing Enforcement Team Renters Rights Act functions, in providing excellent services. The post holder will provide accurate and comprehensive technical support to enable housing enforcement officers to protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of every resident, worker and visitor within the Borough. The post holder will operate flexibly and may be employed in any area of the Housing Regulatory Services Team.
About you
- A good level of education to enable effective verbal and written communications and undertaking of detailed and complex work
- Existing technical knowledge of the relevant areas of Housing Regulatory Services or the ability to develop technical knowledge
- Experience of operating data management systems
- GCSE maths and English pass
- A level, NVQ or equivalent pass
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in retirement together with security for dependents
- Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle‑to‑work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well‑being training programmes including confidential employee assistance
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, including AI detection screening, biometric ID/Right to Work checks, qualification and registration checks, detailed employment history checks, DBS checks, credit checks, and social media, sanctions and occupational health screening. We promote equality of opportunity in the workplace and in the services we deliver, value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering a healthy work‑life balance. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and encourages job applications from all abilities. All posts are subject to a probationary period of six months.
Technical Support Officer employer: Borough of Barnet
Barnet Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With generous benefits such as 31 days of annual leave, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and flexible working options, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the vital mission of safeguarding the community. The council's commitment to diversity and inclusion, alongside extensive training opportunities, makes it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the public sector.
