The Housing Standards team are responsible for ensuring the Councils social housing portfolio of circa 8,500 dwellings is maintained to meet all current statutory, regulatory, and legislative standards. We are recruiting Operational Support staff within our growing Housing Standards Team. It is an exciting time to join North Yorkshire council, in April 2023 8 former smaller councils unified, offering increasing opportunities within the service. The Housing Standards Team have a strong reputation and can offer a career where you are truly supported to develop your skills and flourish with the support of colleagues. Our Service The purpose of our Service is to provide quality, affordable, healthy, and sustainable homes that meet the present and future needs of all our tenants. The Housing Standards team is made up of five closely linked areas of housing expertise i.e., construction, repairs, improvements, contract management and safety. Each team consisting of suitably qualified, skilled, and experienced trade operatives, surveyors, or contract supervisors. As an Operational Support Officer, you will be allocated work within the repairs, improvements and/or construction teams and will be monitored by a Team Leader. The core focus of the post is To be the principal point of contact for enquiries from customer enquiries Offer support to operational staff within the Housing Standards Team Communicating with external contractors Collaborative work with internal teams to support the effective delivery of projects. Working for us When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) after 5 years of continuous service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 22.6% contribution. Fitness & Rewards : Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more… You can find more information on the range of benefits we offer on our total rewards page. Why work for us We are a strong performing authority, with supportive management, and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling and successful career in a truly stunning place. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, offering a range of training and development opportunities and career progression allowing you to manage your own development journey and empowering you to control your career. Your career can change with your life here in North Yorkshire. Living and working in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire is a thriving county that adapts to a changing world and remains a special place to live and work. North Yorkshire's natural beauty is captured in its three areas of Outstanding Natural Parks, National Nature Reserves, stunning coastlines, scenic rural villages, vibrant cities, and market towns. North Yorkshire really is a beautiful, thriving, and special place to live and work, rich in heritage and culture. From its lively cities to pretty villages, rolling countryside and grand coastline, Yorkshire has so much to offer including great employment opportunities for your family members, along with a higher proportion of schools which are good or outstanding compared to national figures. You can find out more about what North Yorkshire has to offer on the No place like North Yorkshire website. Contact Makaela Rolph, Operational Support Team Leader for further information on 01609 535965 or makaela.rolph2@northyorks.gov.uk. Key Documents Job Description To apply please click the Apply Now link below.