Housing Improvement Officer (DFG) - Ref: EE09925 at Environment Housing & Growth ! RS
Environment Housing & Growth ! RS · Walsall, United Kingdom · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Walsall
Housing Improvement Officer (DFG) - Ref: EE09925
G7: £35,412 - £38,220 per annum.
Join Us as a Housing Improvement Officer!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to improving housing standards for vulnerable residents? We’re looking for a dedicated Housing Improvement Officer to join our team and help deliver the Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) Service.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct site and house visits, surveys, and inspections of properties.
- Support and develop tenders and procurement frameworks for housing projects.
- Evaluate DFG applications, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Liaise with Occupational Therapists and external bodies to assess needs and recommend adaptations.
- Maintain accurate electronic case files and ensure compliance with council policies.
- Supervise contractors, monitor quality, and authorise payments.
- Communicate effectively with customers, contractors, architects, and other agencies.
- Prepare reports and briefing notes as required.
What We’re Looking For
- Ability to carry out property inspections, supervise works, and prepare schedules to strict deadlines.
- Working knowledge of housing legislation, building regulations, and technical processes relating to Disabled Facilities Grants.
- Understanding of health & safety procedures in construction.
- Strong numeric, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Background in customer-oriented environments, especially with vulnerable customers.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a team that champions our values: collaborative, accountable, honest, supportive, aspirational, respectful, fair, empowering, listening, and responsive.
- Work in a supportive environment that values your development and wellbeing.
- Help shape the future of housing in our community.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
