Asset Technical Officer

Overview

This is a great opportunity for a motivated Technical Officer with strong administrative skills and an interest in building safety and health & safety to join a small housing association in North West London. With a genuine family feel, this organisation offers a supportive environment where you can expand your skills, develop your technical knowledge, and truly make a difference to residents and the communities they live in.

The role supports the delivery of building safety, compliance, and maintenance-related activity, working closely with technical staff, contractors, and internal teams to ensure homes are safe, well managed, and compliant with relevant standards and legislation.

• Support the delivery of building safety, compliance, and technical programmes, ensuring effective day-to-day administrative and operational support.
• Provide strong administrative support to technical and property teams, maintaining accurate records, databases, trackers, and documentation.
• Assist with monitoring compliance areas such as health & safety, fire safety, gas, electrical, and asbestos, ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Support the coordination of inspections, surveys, remedial works, and contractor activity.
• Attend meetings with internal teams and contractors, capturing actions and supporting follow-up.
• Develop knowledge of building safety legislation, health & safety requirements, and regulatory standards, with support and training provided.
• Assist with raising work orders, monitoring progress, and supporting the resolution of technical and maintenance issues.
• Support reporting on compliance and performance, ensuring accurate and timely information is available.
• Liaise with internal teams to support resident-related queries linked to building safety and maintenance.
• Ensure all activity is carried out in line with housing association policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.

• Experience in a technical, compliance, or administrative support role within housing, property, or a related environment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• An interest in building safety, compliance, and health & safety, with a genuine desire to learn and develop technical skills.
• A basic understanding or awareness of health & safety principles, or a willingness to build knowledge in this area.
• Confident working with a range of stakeholders, including colleagues, contractors, and external partners.
• A positive, proactive team player who enjoys working in a small, close-knit organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good ICT skills, including experience using databases, spreadsheets, and property or compliance systems.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development or a willingness to undertake training.

This role offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive housing association where your contribution will be valued and where you can see the real impact of your work on residents' lives.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career, build technical expertise, and be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about its residents and communities, we would welcome your application. Apply now to be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process.