Housing Disrepair Officer(RP0135)Fixed term for 18 monthsStarting salary £44,937pa with potential progression to £48,069pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid working)This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Legal Service at the Council as a Housing Disrepair Officer.The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:Proven experience of handling housing disrepair claims.The ability to advise confidently in accurate spoken and written EnglishIT literate including Word, Excel and familiar with the use of case management systemsBe a team player, enthusiastic, reliable, conscientious and able to work to instructionsExcellent interpersonal and communications skillsAble to act on your own initiative and demonstrate a problem-solving approach.You will provide advice to our repairs department on liability and quantum in cases. You will work with the repairs team and other departments to defend, where appropriate, claims against the Council and in other cases to negotiate to achieve the best outcome.You will be willing to travel across the borough for business needs.We offer a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.If you are interested in working in an ambitious authority, working collaboratively with dedicated officers, and to help deliver a great service, we want to hear from you.Closing date for applications is 6 July 2025Assessments will be held on 14/15 July 2025Interviews will be held on 22/23 July 2025 Keywords welwyn hatfield, legal services, law, housing disrepair, case management, local government