Private Sector Housing Officer

Northumberland County Council; Blyth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team across Northumberland. You will engage with private landlords, agents and tenants to raise housing standards, promote accreditation, and support a sustainable private rented sector.

You will perform property inspections using HHSRS, address hazards, collaborate with landlords at forums and events, and help implement new housing legislation including Renters' Rights Act, while building

Qualifications

• Good standard of education (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Demonstrable knowledge of the private rented sector and housing legislation.
• Experience of property inspections and applying the HHSRS framework; experience of working with landlords, tenants and stakeholders to improve housing standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake property inspections and assess hazards using HHSRS.
• Improve property standards and promote accreditation schemes with landlords.
• Engage with landlords through forums, events and direct partnership working.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Sector Housing Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team, supporting the improvement and growth of the private rented sector across Northumberland. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work proactively with private landlords, agents and tenants to drive up housing standards and support a well-managed, sustainable private rented sector. You will play a key role in engaging with landlords, encouraging accreditation, delivering property inspections, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Undertaking property inspections and assessing hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Working closely with landlords to improve property standards and promote accreditation schemes
• Engaging with landlords through forums, events and direct partnership working
• Supporting the implementation of new legislation, including Renters' Rights Act
• Investigating complaints relating to illegal eviction and harassment
• Working with owners of problematic empty homes to bring properties back into use
• Contributing to the growth, sustainability andraising standardsof the private rented sector

You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working collaboratively with internal services and external partners to deliver real improvements for residents and communities. We are looking for a motivated, proactive, and knowledgeable officer with strong communication skills and a passion for improving housing standards. You should be confident working independently and building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. The post will be based in Northumberland, with a focus on community engagement and partnership working across the county.

• Good standard of education (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Demonstrable knowledge of the private rented sector and housing legislation
• Experience of property inspections and applying the HHSRS framework, experience of working with landlords,tenantsand stakeholders to improve housing standards
• Full UK driving licence

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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