We are seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of our landlord service. With 7,727 council homes, a substantial development pipeline, with over £1bn to be invested into our properties over the 30‑year investment plan, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead at scale, modernising services, improving neighbourhoods and driving a transformational housing agenda.
As Strategic Director for Housing and Investment, you will lead a large, complex directorate of around 260 colleagues, responsible for housing management, maintenance and repairs, homelessness, temporary accommodation, compliance, investment, new build delivery and strategic housing and regeneration. You will also oversee major capital programmes, estate improvements, and emerging regeneration priorities including Sincil Bank and the city’s high-rise strategy.
This is a role of significant visibility and influence, operationally, financially, corporately and politically. With an expected regulatory inspection, you will bring assurance, grip and confidence across compliance, repairs, tenant engagement and service performance. You will lead a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring that teams understand their responsibilities, meet targets and are inspection ready. You will work directly with elected Members, Scrutiny, tenants, community partners and key stakeholders, offering authoritative, timely and strategic advice across a broad portfolio.
Looking ahead, you will shape the delivery of the Council’s fully funded 30-year HRA Business Plan, accelerate growth through our new build and buyback programmes and embed long term investment in modern, safe and energy efficient homes.
You’ll also help navigate the evolving landscape of Local Government Reorganisation, ensuring stability, leadership and continuity for teams while helping shape the future authority.
The City of Lincoln Council are being supported by Gatenby Sanderson for this recruitment process.
For more information on the role and details on how to apply, please visit: www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe130189
The City of Lincoln Council is looking for two Multi-Skilled Joiners to join our Housing Repairs Service (HRS) based at Hamilton House. You will be responsible for installing level access showers, widening doors, and making minor adaptations such as fitting grab handles and stair rails. As well as undertaking general repair and maintenance tasks including bathroom and kitchen repairs and installations.
If you have experience in these areas and a passion for improving accessibility and safety, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in our community. Your work will contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals.
The roles will be full time (37hrs per week Mon-Fri) and fixed term for 12 months. Standby and overtime opportunities are also available, in addition to flexible working options in which core hours and work patterns will be discussed at interview.
Candidates must have a full driving licence.
Key responsibilities:
- Install walk-in showers, including tiling, plumbing work, and floor work.
- Installations of over-bath showers, including tiling and plumbing works.
- Kitchen and bathroom repairs / upgrades
- Undertake core trade tasks in both occupied and void properties when required.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in a similar multi-skilled role, preferably in aids and adaptations.
- Proficiency in the core trade of Joiner.
- CSCS Card or willing to undertake training.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to develop technical skills and adapt to changing technologies.
Benefits we offer:
- Power tools.
- Company uniform / PPE.
- Company tablet.
- Flexible working options considered.
- Work based within the City of Lincoln boundary.
- Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
- Health and Wellbeing support.
- Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
- Free on-site parking at Hamilton House.
For an informal discussion, please contact Adrian Bullimore (Maintenance Team Leader) on adrian.bullimore@lincoln.gov.uk
In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires a basic DBS check.
Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
The City of Lincoln Council have an exciting opportunity for two Joiners to join our team.
You will be part of the Housing Repairs Service (HRS) based at Hamilton House, who are responsible for repairing and maintaining 7,800 properties throughout Lincoln. We pride ourselves on providing quality housing and repairs for our tenants.
We are looking for friendly and approachable candidates who underpin our core values to provide excellent customer care to the residents of Lincoln.
We work on a grading approach depending on experience with opportunities for further training and development.
- Carry out all installations, repairs and maintenance work required by the authority and all other joinery duties.
- Ability to problem solve to achieve an effective right first-time repair.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and customers.
- Ability to make decisions on how to carry out an effective repair or renew.
- Experience of being responsible for business vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to work at heights, outdoors and in all weathers.
- NVQ 2 in Joinery or time served apprenticeship or proven experience.
- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail/supermarkets and homeware/tech).
For an informal discussion, please contact Stuart Godfrey (Maintenance Team Leader) on stuart.godfrey@lincoln.gov.uk
Two opportunities have arisen to work within the Housing Solutions teams at the City of Lincoln Council as a Homelessness Officer.
In this role, you will work proactively with individuals and families to help support them in their homelessness journey and adhere to legislative guidance as well as policy and procedures set out for you to conduct your role effectively.
The postholder will work with a combination of remote and office-based working, with the occasional external visit.
- Provide an efficient and effective service to families and individuals who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
- Advise and assist in the administration of the Housing Register.
- Effectively manage a caseload of housing advice and homelessness prevention cases.
- Working knowledge of homelessness legislation.
- Ability to determine priorities and work to deadlines.
- Ability to work and think creatively.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office proficiently.
- Ability to handle conflict and manage relationships effectively.
- Ability to successfully negotiate.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sophie Elley (Homelessness Team Leader) on sophie.elley@lincoln.gov.uk
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires an enhanced DBS check.
Are you reliable, hardworking and have experience of working as a cleaner, delivering cleaning to high standards and taking pride in what you do? If this is you, then please consider applying for this role at the City of Lincoln Council. There are 5 permanent vacancies available. The working hours are part time, Monday to Thursday between 5:15pm - 9:00pm and Friday between 5:15pm - 7:30pm.
- Ensure cleaning is undertaken as per the cleaning schedule.
- Ensure cleaning standards are met with the cleaning undertaken.
- Ability to, on a nightly basis, clean all areas as directed by the supervisor. To include surfaces, toilets, floors and other areas as per specification.
- Ability to clean to a specific standard and maintain on a nightly basis.
- Ability to empty all bins where required and clean down where needed.
- Ability to identify additional cleaning needs as and when required.
- Ability to report any faults noted and record in the communication book.
For an informal discussion, please contact Phil Everson (Facilities Manager) on phil.everson@lincoln.gov.uk
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period.
We are looking for a Housing Standards & Enforcement Officer to join the Private Sector Housing team.
Our Private Sector Housing team seeks to improve the conditions and management standards of private sector housing.
The role will require you to:
- Make a significant contribution to the improvement of housing standards for people living in private sector accommodation, by conducting detailed inspections, negotiating improvements and taking necessary enforcement action in relation to the relevant Housing Acts and other related legislation including the operation, management and enforcement of HMO licensing and accreditation schemes.
- Take responsibility for wider social issues and project objectives when dealing with housing related problems and ensure that a multi-service response is co-ordinated.
- Deliver the Housing Assistance Policy, in assisting vulnerable households including the range of financial products and assist in the development of new policies and products.
- Line manage up to four Technical Officers, providing professional advice and instructions, managing casework and performance.
- Provide advice to the Private Housing Team Leader in relation to “service specific responsibilities.”
- Assist on the changes brought in by the Renters Rights Act and related Protection from Eviction legislation.
- Your knowledge of housing legislation, will need to make comfortable using formal action where necessary, including attendance at Court where required.
You must be able to attain the professional standard of a Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), through either:
1) A level 4 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Environmental Health, Housing, Construction) together with a minimum of five years experience in an environmental health role; OR
2) A relevant degree (e.g. BSc in Housing / Environmental Health); OR
3) Having been assessed by the CIEH and passed the Experience Route to be a Member (MCIEH).
Knowledge and competence of implementing the law relating to housing standards, housing assistance, houses in multiple occupation, public health, protection from eviction and relevant enforcement procedures is essential.
For an informal discussion, please contact Matthew Savage (Private Sector Housing Team Leader) on matthew.savage@lincoln.gov.uk