Housing Improvement & Enforcement Officer (Selective Licensing)

Gedling Borough Council; Arnold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to join the Selective Licensing Team. This full-time position involves inspecting rented homes, issuing licenses, and advising landlords to ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of housing enforcement methods and legislation. A supportive working environment with professional development opportunities is provided.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Casual user car allowance

Free onsite parking

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on retail purchases

Reduced gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority or housing enforcement is desirable.
• Understanding of private rented home compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rented homes for legal compliance.
• Process and issue selective licenses.
• Advise landlords on legal obligations.
• Enforcement action as necessary.
• Assist with private sector housing functions.

Skills

Knowledge of private sector housing enforcement methods

Knowledge of legislation and regulation

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge and to be part of a vibrant Environmental Health team that contributes to the Council's corporate purpose of ‘Serving People and Improving lives’? We need an enthusiastic officer to become part of our Selective Licensing Team to ensure that private rented homes are safe and licensed to comply with minimum legal standards and good practice.

This full‑time post would be suitable for experienced officers or graduates seeking Local Authority experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting rented homes and assessing compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Processing, drafting and issuing selective licences.
• Providing advice to landlords to assist in compliance with their legal obligations.
• Taking enforcement action where necessary.
• Assisting with the private sector housing functions of the service.
• Covering additional parts of the wider service as required.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Knowledge of private sector housing enforcement methods, legislation, regulation and codes of practice is essential.
• Knowledge of issuing licences in private sector housing is desirable.
• Further requirements can be found in the Person Specification.

The salary is career graded offering progression for relevant experience and qualifications.

Location

Our offices are based in Arnold on the outskirts of the city of Nottingham in a pleasant ‘green flag’ parkland setting with good public transport links.

Benefits

• Supportive working environment with training and professional development.
• Casual user car allowance, free onsite parking, generous holiday entitlement.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on retail purchases and significantly reduced gym membership at Gedling’s Leisure Centres.

We operate flexible working schemes and would be happy to discuss any particular working arrangements or preferences that you have.

Contact

For more information, contact Tom Southam on 0115 901 3825 or via email at [e-mail], or Sam Palmer at [e-mail]. If you would like a visit to meet our team and tour the building, arrangements can also be made.

Closing date for completed applications is Monday 1st December at midnight.