Residential Property Officer Ref: 29-25

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Salary: Grade 9, £24,916 - £30,873 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Dereham / Across Breckland
Contract: Permanent

Make a Difference Every Day - Join Our Property Team

Do you take pride in fixing problems, staying organised, and making sure things run smoothly? Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can see the real-world impact of your work?

If so, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a Residential Property Officer to help us manage and maintain our residential property portfolio across the beautiful Breckland district. This is a practical, varied role where you'll play a vital part in ensuring our homes are well looked after and let efficiently - making a real impact on our tenants' lives.

Why This Role Matters

As a Residential Property Officer, you'll:

Keep our residential properties in great shape - safe, compliant, and ready for tenants
Reduce void times and oversee maintenance work across a range of locations
Coordinate contractors and track performance, ensuring high standards are always met
Take a proactive approach to tenant queries and property issues
Support the wider Property and Housing Teams with your can-do attitude and practical skills

From arranging repairs and assembling furniture, to managing compliance records and communicating with tenants - no two days will be the same.

What We're Looking For

We're after someone who is:

Organised and proactive - a problem-solver who can juggle multiple tasks
Technically skilled - comfortable with property maintenance, compliance, and using tools
A people person - able to build positive relationships with tenants, colleagues, and contractors
Health and safety aware - with a good understanding of regulations and working practices
Hands-on and practical - ready to roll up your sleeves, carry out minor repairs, and keep things moving

You'll be self-motivated, reliable, and ready to take ownership of your work - all while contributing to a high-performing, friendly team that values support, communication, and collaboration.

Our Values - What Drives Us

At Breckland, we're:

Collaborative: We work together, listen openly, and build on each other's strengths
Ambitious: We're always looking for ways to do things better and make a bigger impact
Results-Driven: We focus on solutions, not problems - and always keep our promises
Empowering: We give people the tools and trust they need to thrive
Supportive: We look out for each other - and we never forget the human side of our work

Why Join Us?

At Breckland Council, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that's proud to support its employees. We're committed to helping you grow, develop, and succeed.

Here's what we offer:

A local government pension scheme with a 14% employer contribution
Generous holiday allowance - 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Free car parking
A chance to shape the future of one of the most beautiful and diverse rural areas in Norfolk

Breckland is a unique place to live and work - with market towns, vast countryside, and a community-first approach that makes a difference.