Technical Officer

Are you looking for a new challenge? We have a great opportunity for a Technical Officer to join our Environmental Health Team at Rushcliffe Borough Council
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Location:

Nottingham, NG2 7YG

Salary: £27,600-£34,935 per annum

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 2nd March 2026 midnight

Rushcliffe Borough Council is a modern forward‑thinking authority providing high quality services to over 115,000 people across South Nottinghamshire.

Located close to Nottingham on the banks of the River Trent, Rushcliffe has a strong identity of its own with a thriving sporting and retail centre in West Bridgford, matched with picturesque villages.

Rushcliffe Borough Council is an award‑winning Council and has been recognised for its entrepreneurial culture. As such we are seeking individuals with a passion for thinking and working outside of the normal statutory enforcement activities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and self‑motivated Officer to join our busy Environmental Protection & Housing team to lead on all aspects of private sector housing enforcement with a particular focus on tenancy related enforcement (Renters Rights Act) and to also support on other environmental health work.

The successful candidate will be based in our modern offices at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford. Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible working in line with our business needs with the option of working from home on a hybrid basis. This is a career grade post and salary on appointment will be dependent on your experience and skills.

• Investigate complaints of harassment, illegal eviction and discrimination, gathering evidence and taking appropriate enforcement action
• Enforce housing legislation through inspections, HHSRS hazard assessments, serving notices, issuing civil penalties, and preparing prosecution cases for court
• Provide comprehensive advice and support to tenants and landlords on their rights, responsibilities, disputes, and compliance with current housing laws
• Monitor landlord registration, ombudsman membership, and government databases, ensuring compliance and completing required enforcement data returns
• Deliver training and engagement activities, maintain accurate case records, build partnerships with stakeholders, and stay up to date with changes in housing legislation and policy

• Working knowledge of key housing legislation, including Protection from Eviction Act 1977, Housing Act 1988 & 2004, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and awareness of the Renters Rights Act 2025
• Minimum one year’s recent experience in housing, illegal eviction or harassment cases
• GCSE Maths and English (AC) / Level 2 (or equivalent) or proven literacy and numeracy through experience
• HNC/HND in Environmental Health, Housing or Tenancy Relations (or equivalent) or two years relevant service experience
• Technical knowledge/qualifications in property inspection and building condition assessment
• Full driving licence and own transport; able to work independently and within a team with strong communication and organisational skills

• Rushcliffe Rewards – save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers
• Generous annual leave (Up to 35 days per year), opportunities to buy and sell leave.
• Local Government pension scheme
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Smarter Ways of Working including remote and flexible options
• Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward‑looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development

Interviews: w/c 16 March 2026

To submit your CV for this Technical Officer opportunity, click Apply now!