Housing Compliance & Licensing Officer — Flexible & Impactful

Gedling Borough Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual car allowance

Free onsite parking

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on purchases from retailers

Reduced gym membership at Gedling’s Le

Job summary

Gedling Borough Council is recruiting for a Housing Improvement & Enforcement Officer (Selective Licensing) in Nottingham. The role focuses on inspecting rented homes, processing and issuing selective licenses, and guiding landlords to meet legal obligations.

It may also cover other private sector housing duties as needed. Knowledge of enforcement methods and licensing within private housing is essential; the salary is career graded with progression opportunities, and the team is part of Public

Qualifications

• Knowledge of private sector housing enforcement methods, legislation, regulation and codes of practice.
• Knowledge of issuing licences in private sector housing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rented homes and process, draft and issue licences.
• Provide advice to landlords to assist compliance with legal obligations.
• Take enforcement action where necessary.
• Assist with other parts of the wider private sector housing service.

Skills

Private sector housing enforcement

Licensing knowledge (private sector)

Job description

Gedling Borough Council is recruiting for a Housing Improvement & Enforcement Officer (Selective Licensing) in Nottingham. The role focuses on inspecting rented homes, processing and issuing selective licenses, and guiding landlords to meet legal obligations.

It may also cover other private sector housing duties as needed. Knowledge of enforcement methods and licensing within private housing is essential; the salary is career graded with progression opportunities, and the team is part of Public