Principal Public Protection Officer (Private Sector Housing)

North East Ambition; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving community living standards as a Principal Public Protection Officer. This role offers the chance to lead initiatives in housing management and licensing, ensuring a safe and thriving environment for all residents. Collaborate with a passionate team to tackle housing-related issues and contribute to corporate matters like emergency planning. If you are resilient, adaptable, and possess strong interpersonal skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public protection.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in management and leadership within public protection.
• Experience in housing licensing and investigation of housing conditions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Management

Leadership

Public Protection

Housing Licensing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

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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