Private Sector Housing - Technical Officer


Company:	Chesterfield Borough Council
Salary:	£33,119 to £35,570 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chesterfield, S40 1LP
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Reference: CBC26074

Salary details: £33,119 to £35,570 per year

Job term: Permanent

Appointment type: Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Town Hall

Department: Private Sector Housing

Help improve homes, support independent living, and make a real difference in your community.

Are you passionate about helping people live safely and independently in their own homes?

Chesterfield Borough Council is looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our Private Sector Housing Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering housing assistance and Disabled Facilities Grants, helping vulnerable residents access the adaptations and improvements they need to maintain their independence.

About the role

As a Private Sector Housing Technical Officer, you will work directly with homeowners, private tenants, contractors and partner organisations to deliver a range of housing improvement initiatives. You will manage a varied caseload and support residents through the entire grant process, from initial assessment through to project completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

-managing Disabled Facilities Grant applications

-undertaking means-tested financial assessments

-recommending grants and loans for approval

-monitoring works on site and authorising payments

-supporting the delivery of housing assistance programmes, including essential home -repairs and energy efficiency improvements

-visiting residents in their homes to assess needs and identify suitable solutions

-working collaboratively with contractors, occupational therapists and partner -agencies to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales

Why join Chesterfield Borough Council?

At Chesterfield Borough Council, you'll be part of a supportive and welcoming team that is committed to making a real difference in local communities.

In return, we offer:

-generous annual leave entitlement

-local Government Pension Scheme

-flexible and agile working arrangements

-excellent occupational sick pay scheme

-progressive and family-friendly HR policies

-discounted leisure membership

-staff car parking and other employee benefits

Ready to apply?

Join us and help create safer, healthier homes for residents across Chesterfield.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted for this vacancy, please download and complete the application form and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Provisional interview date: To be confirmed

Please refer to the competency framework when filling out the application form.

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