Private Sector Initiatives Officer

Northumberland County Council; Blyth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Blyth is seeking a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer to enhance the delivery of the Selective Licensing Scheme. Responsibilities involve engaging with landlords and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with housing conditions, and contributing to community regeneration efforts. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications in housing. This full-time role comes with a competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in private sector housing.
• Knowledge of selective licensing schemes and enforcement.
• Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with various stakeholders, including council members.
• Provide guidance on licensing processes to landlords.
• Responsible for enforcement of housing conditions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team player

Education

NVQ level 4 or equivalent (in Housing or Environmental Health)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team to assist with the delivery of a Selective Licensing Scheme.

Qualifications

• A highly motivated and enthusiastic person
• Who is a great teamplayer
• NVQ level 4 or equivalent (ideally in Housing or Environmental Health)
• With recent experience in this field to show a thorough knowledge in the relevant context.
• Experience of selective licensing schemes including enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, being able to communicate with people on all levels including council members, colleagues and members of the public.
• A good level of effective IT skills and the ability to understand and develop the use of ICT to achieve work objectives.
• The post holder will be based in Blyth area, working with community groups and other stakeholders in the area to contribute to overall regeneration and improvement of the area.
• The post will provide a first point of contact for private landlords and stakeholders (by all access channels), dealing with enquiries on selective licensing (the licensing of private landlords in order to rent their homes in certain areas of Northumberland) and guiding through the licensing process.
• The post holders will be responsible for Housing Conditions in the Private Rented Sector within selective licensing areas. Specifically, the enforcement element of Private Sector Housing functions in relation to Parts 1, 3 and 4 of the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
• The post holder must hold a valid UK Driving Licence

The post holder will be working in a small team based in Blyth. This is a full-time role on a permanent contract. The selective licensing scheme was approved in October 2024, and we require someone with knowledge and experience in the field to assist us to further develop and deliver the scheme for the duration of the licensing period.

Salary & Benefits

NCC band 8 salary £39,862-44,075 (negotiable depending on experience). Why choose us? 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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