Technical Support Office Fire and Building Safety

About the Role

Tower Hamlets is rebuilding its team dedicated to deliver the London Remediation Acceleration Action Plan to keep residents safe in their homes.  The rebuild includes recruitment of a Technical Support Officer.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside and support EHO and on a wide range of diverse and complex buildings. 

You’ll provide a comprehensive range of high-quality administrative support including data inputting, document checking, handling verification processes such as land registry searches. You’ll be the first point of contact residents, building owners and stakeholders and you’ll will maintain and manage relevant databases.

You’ll utilise information technology to deliver appropriate support and assist in training others to ensure effective use of IT systems across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive administrative support to the team
• Maintenance of accurate building records and Golden Thread information
• Effective monitoring of ‘first contact’ points
• Maintenance and development of information technology solutions

About You

You will have:

• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022.
• Understanding of high-rise and higher-risk residential buildings
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload
• Experience of managing databases
• A commitment to improving housing standards and resident safety

• Competitive salary

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.