Senior Grants Surveyor Officer

Gloucester City Council Senior Grants Surveyor Officer £36,124 - £38,626 per annum Full time, Fixed term (2 Years) 10543 This post is open to job share. We are a dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of Gloucester. Our main office, based in the Eastgate Centre on Eastgate Street in the heart of the city, is an accessible, modern and light space designed for collaborative working. We're always looking to improve how we work and we offer flexible and agile working to give our people a great work-life balance. About the role Join a busy organisation and multi-faceted private sector housing team dedicated to improving housing conditions, reducing health inequalities, and finding innovative solutions to the challenges facing the housing sector. The private sector housing team draws on their housing, surveying, public health and environmental health knowledge, along with creativity, to deliver advanced interventions to improve the lives of Gloucester’s residents. You will be responsible for investigating housing and public health complaints, inspecting and licensing houses in multiple occupation, ensuring compliance with mobile home site licence conditions, and supporting wider housing colleagues in improving social and supported housing and delivering disabled facility grants. What we need from you You will have excellent organisational, communication and mediation skills while working with a diverse range of stakeholders. You should demonstrate an understanding of the housing legislative and regulatory framework and current issues in the housing sector. Experience in a local authority housing enforcement and surveying environment or grant delivery team is ideal, but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the key transferable skills and experiences set out in the job profile. The council is committed to supporting ongoing development through coaching, mentoring, and formal training. What we can do for you For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible, Hybrid/Agile working opportunities Generous Annual Leave entitlement (25 days rising to 30 after 5 years continuous service) Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year 2 days paid leave every year for local volunteering activities Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Life Cover of 3 times your salary Regular Training, career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular supervision Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for free, confidential counselling and advice Enhanced family friendly leave and pay Cycle to Work scheme (Salary Sacrifice - T&C apply) Employee discount scheme Discounted tickets for local events and reduced rate use of GL1 facilities Free Flu-jabs Access to employee-led networks and opportunities to participate in our Equalities Working Group How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire, experience and passion to help deliver our ambitious plans for the city, please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Dykes via email at

james.dykes@gloucester.gov.uk Closing date 09 th

February 2025 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 17/02/2025.

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