Private Sector Housing Officer

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic local authority as a Private Sector Housing Officer, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing housing conditions and addressing health inequalities in Gloucester. This position offers the opportunity to work within a multi-faceted team, utilizing your skills to investigate housing complaints, ensure compliance, and support improvements in social housing. With a focus on ongoing development and a supportive working environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the community. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements, all while contributing to the well-being of Gloucester's residents.

Benefits

Flexible, Hybrid/Agile working opportunities

Generous Annual Leave entitlement

Option to purchase additional leave

Paid leave for volunteering activities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Regular Training and career development

Supportive working environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Understanding of housing legislation and regulatory frameworks is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing and public health complaints effectively.
• Inspect and license houses in multiple occupation for compliance.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Mediation Skills

Understanding of Housing Legislation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Experience in Local Authority Housing Enforcement

Experience in Surveying Environment

Job description

Job Title: Private Sector Housing Officer

Job Location: Gloucester City Council

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 09/02/2025

Job Requisition Number: 8987

This post is open to job share.

We are a dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of Gloucester.

Our main office, based in the Eastgate Centre on Eastgate Street in the heart of the city, is an accessible, modern and light space designed for collaborative working. We offer flexible and agile working to give our people a great work-life balance.

About the role…

Do you want to join a busy organisation and multi-faceted private sector housing team dedicated to improving housing conditions, reducing health inequalities, and finding innovative solutions to the challenges facing the housing sector?

The private sector housing team draws on their housing, surveying, public health, and environmental health knowledge to deliver advanced interventions to improve the lives of Gloucester’s residents.

You will be responsible for investigating housing and public health complaints, inspecting and licensing houses in multiple occupation, ensuring compliance with mobile home site licence conditions, and supporting our wider housing colleagues in improving social and supported housing.

What we need from you…

You will have excellent organisational, communication, and mediation skills working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You should demonstrate an understanding of the housing legislative and regulatory framework and the current issues the housing sector is facing. Ideally, you will have experience in a local authority housing enforcement and surveying environment or grant delivery team, but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the key transferable skills to deliver the requirements of the role.

The council is committed to supporting ongoing development through coaching, mentoring, and formal training.

What we can do for you…

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

1. Flexible, Hybrid/Agile working opportunities
2. Generous Annual Leave entitlement (25 days rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service)
3. Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
4. 2 days paid leave every year for local volunteering activities
5. Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Life Cover of 3 times your salary
6. Regular Training, career development, and qualification opportunities
7. Supportive working environment with regular supervision
8. Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
9. Enhanced family friendly leave and pay
10. Cycle to Work scheme
11. Employee discount scheme
12. Access to employee-led networks

How to apply…

If you feel you have the skills, desire, experience, and passion to help deliver our ambitious plans for the city, please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 17/02/2025.

Additional Information

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Gloucester City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equality and Diversity

We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and aim to recruit a diverse pool of talent.

We are a disability confident employer committed to removing barriers to employment for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure to ensure that no one is disadvantaged because of their disability.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.