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Technical Officer

Peabody
£36,787
Full-time
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Description

Location
Flexible location: Westminster Bridge Road, SE London or Pitsea, Essex. Minimum 2 days per week in the office required.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£36,787 per annum

About the Role
As a Technical Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, compliant homes for our residents. Working within a high-performing team and reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will assist in the management and administration of compliance contracts across a range of building safety disciplines including electrical safety, fire safety, asbestos management, and building services engineering. You will be central to our Access process, ensuring legal compliance by coordinating with internal teams, external solicitors, contractors, and residents. Your work will contribute directly to our commitment to delivering an excellent experience for every resident, every time.

On a day-to-day basis, you will maintain accurate records of completed works and associated certification to demonstrate compliance with legislation and industry standards. You will monitor contractor performance, review documentation for accuracy and compliance, and generate schedules of work. You will manage service enquiries from internal and external customers, agree and confirm appointments with residents, and prepare documentation for legal procedures where necessary. You will also follow up with residents regarding appointments and potential legal action, update CRM cases, and ensure all systems and data are kept accurate and up to date to meet key performance indicators.

Joining Peabody means becoming part of a team guided by values such as Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Requirements

Experience
Strong organisational skills with experience in managing compliance-related documentation and contractor performance.
Excellent IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and database systems such as EDMS or SharePoint.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service and communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues.

About you
A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure.
Willingness to undertake training in technical compliance areas such as fire safety, electrical safety, and asbestos management.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications stated; willingness to learn and undertake relevant training is essential.

Expiry date: 09/10/2025
Technical Officer
Company
Peabody
Salary
£36,787
Job Type
Full-time
Location
London
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident
Hiring Local
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious
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Peabody

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About us
We're at a particularly exciting point in our story: Catalyst joined the Peabody Group as a subsidiary on 1 April 2022, and should fully merge in April 2023. The new organisation will be responsible for 104,000 homes, with 220,000 residents across London and the South East of England. By joining together, we’ll go further and faster with our plans to improve our services, invest in our homes and communities and create innovative solutions to the challenges of carbon consumption and building safety. If you join us you'll be part of something special: fulfilling your ambitions and working with people who truly care. We offer great opportunities to develop and grow and a range of flexible benefits. You'll also have the chance to work with colleagues who want to help people make the most of their lives. We need talented employees who want to make a difference. If this sounds like you we can’t wait to meet you.
Metrics we Are Proud of
4000+
Employees paid the Real or London Living Wage
38%
of our board members are women
20%
Social value weighting in procurement activities
Benefits
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Mental Health
Free, confidential assistance programme for 24/7 phone counselling, legal advice, and referral for therapy.
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Health and Wellness
Annual allowance to spend on health benefits e.g. gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme and dental insurance
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Giving Back
We also offer payroll giving to charity and you can take two working days to volunteer in the community.
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Flexible Working
We're happy to talk flexible working, including part-time, compressed hours or from home.
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Learning & Development
Multiple opportunities for L&D, including mentoring, career coaching, apprenticeships or e-learning
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Support
We have a team of employee supporters, who can help you access information, support and guidance
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident
Hiring Local
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious