Principal Public Protection Officer (Private Sector Housing)

North East Regional Employers Organisation; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within a dedicated Public Protection Service, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing living standards and safeguarding community interests. As a Principal Public Protection Officer, you will lead initiatives in housing management and licensing, tackle housing-related issues, and contribute to emergency planning. This role offers a fulfilling challenge for resilient and adaptable candidates with a strong background in management and leadership. Join a friendly team committed to making a positive impact in the local community.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in management and leadership within public protection.
• Experience in housing licensing and enforcement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in Private Sector Housing team focusing on licensing and management.
• Investigate substandard housing conditions and develop enforcement strategies.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Research Skills

Housing Licensing

Enforcement Strategies

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Public Protection Service as a Principal Public Protection Officer.

Middlesbrough Council’s Public Protection Service is passionate about improving the lives and living standards of all its residents, protecting the environment, protecting consumer interests, and supporting a strong local economy.

Working alongside other Principal Officers and Service Managers you will take a lead role in our Private Sector Housing team, focusing on the licencing and management of houses in multiple occupation, investigating substandard housing conditions and other housing-related issues, undertaking research and developing intelligence on the local private sector housing market, development of housing support and enforcement strategies, and supporting the delivery of the selective landlord licensing and additional licensing schemes.

You will also work across the wider Public Protection functions and on corporate matters such as emergency planning.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have considerable knowledge and experience in these fields and who have proven skills, experience and qualifications in management and leadership.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, are resilient, adaptable to change and have good interpersonal skills, we would welcome you to join our strong, friendly team.

If you would like to learn more about the role and what we can offer please contact Wayne Flowers, Public Protection Manager on 01642 728294 or email [e-mail].

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