Your new company Join Birmingham City Council, one of the UK''s largest local authorities, committed to delivering high-quality housing services across the city. We are currently recruiting a handful of Housing Officers to support the sheltered housing schemes and ensure safe, well-maintained environments for our residents. Your new role As a Housing Officer, you''ll be fully field-based, covering either South, East, or North Birmingham. You will be assigned to areas that are easiest for you to access. Your responsibilities will include:Visiting sheltered housing schemes and surrounding areasIdentifying and reporting issues such as defects, and other environmental concernsConducting property inspections focused on repairs, fire safety, and water hygieneResponding to tenant queries around tenancy management and emergency / non-emergency property repairsYou will be using a device provided by the council to report and log findings in real time.You''ll work fixed full-time hours, Monday to Friday:Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pmFriday: 8am-3pm or 9am-4pmWhat you''ll need to succeed A proactive, observant, and community-focused approach with confidence in working independently and in small teams. A Full UK driving licence is preferred but not essential if you are happy to commute using public transport, you will also need to be open to completing an Enhanced DBS check before starting, which is required.What you''ll get in return You will receive a competitive pay structure as s