Principal Private Sector Housing Officer

Stroud District Council; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization is seeking a Principal Private Sector Housing Officer in Stroud, UK. This role involves leading housing enforcement investigations, managing licensing and enforcement cases, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have extensive experience in private sector housing enforcement and be prepared for new challenges with the Renter Rights Act. A wide range of staff benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in private sector housing enforcement work and disabled facilities grants.
• Ability to handle a varied workload and work independently.
• Mentorship capability for less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of private sector housing enforcement cases.
• Manage licensing and enforcement for houses in multiple occupation.
• Process grant and loan applications.
• Resolve a range of public health related complaints.
• Issue enforcement notices, civil penalties, or commence legal proceedings when appropriate.

Skills

Private sector housing enforcement

Licensing and enforcement

Complaint resolution

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Overview

Principal Private Sector Housing Officer

Stroud District Council are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join the Environmental Health Service in a Principal role. If you have considerable experience in private sector housing enforcement work and disabled facilities grants, you could be just the person we need to join our busy Private Sector Housing Team.

We are looking for an experienced officer who can confidently deal with a varied workload which includes: private sector housing enforcement cases, licensing and enforcement for houses in multiple occupation, grant and loan applications, and resolving a range of public health related complaints. You’ll take the lead investigating cases and where appropriate issue enforcement notices, civil penalties or legal proceedings.

The use of individual initiative and a creative approach to the challenges involved will be greatly encouraged. We are looking for a good team player with attention to detail and someone who can collaborate with others and mentor less experienced members of the team.

There will be new challenges for the team ahead of the Renter Rights Act and you’ll contribute your experience and knowledge to help ensure the service is prepared.

For an informal discussion contact: Rachael Locke, Private Sector Housing Manager on 01453 754457 ([e-mail]).

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of private sector housing enforcement cases.
• Manage licensing and enforcement for houses in multiple occupation.
• Process grant and loan applications.
• Resolve a range of public health related complaints.
• Issue enforcement notices, civil penalties or commence legal proceedings when appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience in private sector housing enforcement work and disabled facilities grants. Ability to handle a varied workload, work independently, and collaborate with others. Ability to mentor less experienced team members and contribute to service improvement. Prepared to contribute to work related to the Renter Rights Act.

Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a fantastic, sector-leading range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us

Diversity and Safeguarding

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies