Technical Officer

Technical Officer

We’re committed to providing homes and services that are safe, well‑managed and easy for residents to navigate. Our approach is Simple, Safe and Smart, and our values shape the way we work together and support our communities. If you’re motivated by doing the right thing, enjoy working in a team that pulls together and want to help keep our homes safe, this role could be a great fit.

About the role

As a Technical Officer, you’ll help ensure our residents’ homes remain safe, compliant and well‑maintained. You’ll support the management of contracts for door entry systems, fall‑arrest systems, access control and other building safety areas.

You’ll review compliance documentation, maintain accurate records, support contractor performance monitoring and help ensure essential works are delivered to the right standard. Your work will directly contribute to our commitment to keeping residents safe.

What we’re looking for

To help us shortlist effectively, we’re looking for candidates who can clearly demonstrate the following:

• Strong compliance background. Experience in construction compliance, health and safety, fire safety/fire risk assessment, or building safety systems. Able to review technical and compliance documents and identify whether they meet required standards.
• Ability to prioritise safety‑critical work. Confident assessing risks, organising tasks, and managing multiple compliance actions at the same time.
• Skilled with systems and data. Comfortable using Excel, databases, SharePoint or compliance portals to keep accurate, up‑to‑date records that support safe decision‑making.
• Values‑led approach. Someone who works with kindness, honesty and collaboration, and consistently does the right thing.

Why join us and why choose housing?

Because every task you’ll complete helps keep someone safe in their home. This is a role with purpose, and you’ll see the impact of your work every day.

We celebrate diversity, love new ideas, and keep our promises. You’ll be part of a team that pulls together to deliver high-quality services and make a positive impact every day.

If our values resonate with you and you want to help deliver services that are Simple, Safe and Smart, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more

What to expect from our recruitment process

We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.

Our selection process will include one stage and will take place in person on the 22 April, Ealing Office.

Please read before you apply

• You will be working at least two days per week at our Ealing office and be willing to travel to other Peabody Offices and attend contractor meetings.
• You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you’re someone who brings strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and a commitment to delivering safe, high‑quality services, we’d really like to hear from you. Please submit an anonymised CV along with a short statement explaining why you’re a great fit for the Technical Officer role and how you can help us maintain safe, compliant homes and support excellent services for our residents and teams.

Apply now and help us shape a service that puts residents first. Choose housing, choose a career that makes a difference.

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk