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Assistant Housing Officer (Estates)
| Posting date: | 01 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,881 to £31,927 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2025 |
| Location: | Dover, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dover District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DDC0724 |
Summary
The iconic Dover Castle, the spectacular White Cliffs country, Sandwich - perhaps the most complete medieval market town in Britain - and the flourishing seaside resort of Deal, all surrounded by the garden of England, are just some of the great reasons for you to choose Dover.
Dover District Council are committed to delivering a more responsive and locally focused service. To help us realise the benefits for our stake holders across the region, we are looking to recruit dynamic, skilled and high performing individuals who share our commitment to delivering excellence across the housing sector. Housing matters. You can help make the difference.
The Role:
The Housing Management Team require an Assistant Housing Officer (Estates). The role will include daily inspections to DDC social housing estates and neighbourhoods in order to keep the areas, clean and tidy and to ensure that estates are maintained to a high standard and comply with Health and Safety regulations. You would be expected to travel around the district using your own vehicle visiting areas on a daily basis conducting inspections and engaging with local residents, partners and stakeholders.
This role will act as a frontline Officer representing DDC when out inspecting the communal areas to report issues of repairs, fly-tipping or rubbish accumulation and contract defects.
What Are We Looking For?
The successful candidate will be able to evidence:
- The ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
- Proficient in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and internet- based systems
- The ability to communicate clearly, both in written and verbal form, adapting style and approach to meet the needs of a diverse community.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload by effective time management
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to use negotiation and influencing skills
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above (Grades 4-9) or equivalent
What Do We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:
- Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- An Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension.
- A generous annual leave provision.
- A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre.
- On-site parking.
- Cycle2Work scheme.
A full, clean and valid UK driving license and use of a motor vehicle for business use is required for this role.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
What Are You Waiting For?
If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Simon Drew, Senior Housing Officer, at simon.drew@dover.gov.uk or on 01304872016
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th April 2025. Date of interviews to be confirmed.
Dover District Council are committed to delivering a more responsive and locally focused service. To help us realise the benefits for our stake holders across the region, we are looking to recruit dynamic, skilled and high performing individuals who share our commitment to delivering excellence across the housing sector. Housing matters. You can help make the difference.
The Role:
The Housing Management Team require an Assistant Housing Officer (Estates). The role will include daily inspections to DDC social housing estates and neighbourhoods in order to keep the areas, clean and tidy and to ensure that estates are maintained to a high standard and comply with Health and Safety regulations. You would be expected to travel around the district using your own vehicle visiting areas on a daily basis conducting inspections and engaging with local residents, partners and stakeholders.
This role will act as a frontline Officer representing DDC when out inspecting the communal areas to report issues of repairs, fly-tipping or rubbish accumulation and contract defects.
What Are We Looking For?
The successful candidate will be able to evidence:
- The ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
- Proficient in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and internet- based systems
- The ability to communicate clearly, both in written and verbal form, adapting style and approach to meet the needs of a diverse community.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload by effective time management
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to use negotiation and influencing skills
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above (Grades 4-9) or equivalent
What Do We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, such as:
- Benenden Healthcare Membership and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- An Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension.
- A generous annual leave provision.
- A discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre.
- On-site parking.
- Cycle2Work scheme.
A full, clean and valid UK driving license and use of a motor vehicle for business use is required for this role.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
What Are You Waiting For?
If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact Simon Drew, Senior Housing Officer, at simon.drew@dover.gov.uk or on 01304872016
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th April 2025. Date of interviews to be confirmed.
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