Housing - Regulatory Compliance Officer

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Sunderland is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Officer for a fixed-term contract. The role involves managing medium and high-rise flats with safety defects and requires experience in housing regulation and fire safety. The successful candidate will assist in inspections and enforce legal actions where necessary. Benefits include flexible working options and enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time for work-life balance

Home and agile working options

Generous annual leave allowances

Use of electric Pool Cars

Qualifications

• Experience under the Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS) and fire safety.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience with legal enforcement tools beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Environmental Health Officer in managing buildings.
• Communicate with responsible persons for information collection.
• Participate in inspections and assessments.

Skills

Experience in private sector housing regulation

Good computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Job description

Sunderland City Council is seeking to recruit a Regulatory Compliance Officer for a fixed-term 12-month contract. This role is funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to support the Council in managing medium and high-rise flats with building safety defects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in private sector housing regulation under the Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS) and fire safety. However, applications are welcome from individuals with a proactive approach, good computer literacy, and strong communication skills. Experience in building construction, surveying, or general regulation would be advantageous.

The role involves assisting an established Senior Environmental Health Officer and Team Manager in managing high and medium-rise buildings. Responsibilities include communicating with responsible persons, collecting information, and participating in inspection and assessment teams. Experience with legal enforcement tools, such as serving legal notices, is beneficial.

Training will be provided, including opportunities to shadow experienced staff. The position focuses on improving standards in privately rented accommodation and preparing for the implementation of the Renters Right Bill.

The successful applicant must be able to work independently and as part of a team, assessing risks and taking appropriate actions to protect residents.

Why work for Sunderland City Council:

• Automatic enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi-time for work-life balance
• Home and agile working options
• Annual leave: 26 days for employees with less than 5 years of service; 31 days for those with more than 5 years (excluding public holidays)
• Use of Council electric Pool Cars where applicable

For an informal discussion, contact Philip Scott at 07879 662 787.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a DBS check.

Applications must be submitted online at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For support, contact [e-mail]. CVs are not accepted.

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