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We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated individual with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services, with relevant qualifications and/or experience. The Council will offer appropriate support to the successful candidate in their professional development.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise and support a team of officers responsible for the enforcement and administration of the additional HMO licensing scheme
Support the Housing Regulations Licensing Manager to ensure the service complies with relevant legislation, regulations and policies
Support the team in the delivery of the council's enforcement and regulatory services with respect to licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation
Focus upon legislative compliance supporting the Head of Service and Housing Regulation Manager
Provide help and advice to make homes liveable, safe and healthy
Identify and provide advice to a range of stakeholders and direct reports on necessary property repairs and produce schedules of works
Requirements:
Educated up to (or working towards) at least level 5 in a relevant Housing, construction or environmental health qualification
Demonstrable experience in working within an enforcement team in a regulatory field
Ability to balance a busy and varied workload with strong time management
Demonstrable knowledge of inspecting residential property
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the Housing Health and Safety Rating system (HHSRS)
Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Housing Acts, Public Health Acts, and Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE)
Knowledge and experience of enforcement action, including keeping accurate and detailed records
Ability to encourage and inspire good performance in the team
Excellent communication skills
Competent in the use of IT systems with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages (Word, Outlook, Excel) and databases
Understanding of Systems Thinking approach
Nice to have:
Hold (or be working towards holding) a level 6 qualification in housing, environmental health, environmental science, housing engineering or construction
Experience of, and training in, the supervision of professional officers
Hold (or is working towards holding) member level CIEH membership, chartered member of the CIH or membership of another relevant body
Experience of supervising staff, including monitoring and improving performance using data