Selective Licensing Officer

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scarborough is looking for a Selective Licensing Officer to improve housing standards. The role involves conducting property inspections, ensuring compliance with licensing conditions, and providing guidance to landlords and tenants. Ideal candidates will have experience in local authority practices and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including a local government pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits

Travel loans

Confidential wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local authority practices and procedures.
• Experience in partnership working with stakeholders.
• Understanding of current Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of privately rented properties.
• Draft warning letters and notices.
• Review and issue licence applications.

Skills

Customer-focused services

Problem-solving skills

Partnership working

Professional advice and guidance

Understanding of property management

Job description

Our Service

The purpose of our Private Housing Standards Service is to improve housing standards ensuring all privately rented accommodation is well managed, properly maintained, safe and habitable. This is achieved by providing advice and guidance and where necessary by enforcing relevant legislation to deliver the Councils statutory Housing functions.

The Role

As our next Selective Licensing Officer, you will be a critical member of the team, you will support the operational delivery of the Private Housing Standards Service by ensuring that landlords who privately rent out properties in the designated areas apply for a licence, submitting relevant certification for safety checks, have appropriate management in place and complying with a range of licensing conditions.

You will also:

• Carry out inspections of privately rented properties in the designated areas.
• Draft warning letters, notices, and schedules of work.
• Arrange for works to be undertaken in default as necessary.
• Review and issue licence applications and maintain a register of licensed properties.
• Provide appropriate advice and guidance to landlord, letting agents, property managers and tenants.
• Assist in the promotion and publicity of licensing schemes.
• Provide appropriate advice, guidance, and interpretation of relevant legislation in line with the professional service of the post, as required.
• Support the Environmental Health Officer’s to collect, prepare and present admissible evidence for legal proceedings, including the preparation of statements and giving evidence in court and tribunals when required.

What you will bring

You will have

• Knowledge and commitment to quality customer focussed services with good problem-solving skills and the ability to find innovative solutions
• Knowledge of local authority practices and procedures and understanding of how policies/procedures can be applied in practice to result in required outcomes
• Experience of partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
• Track record of providing professional advice, guidance and support
• Understanding of traditional/non-traditional methods of construction and general property maintenance, understanding of property management
• Understanding of current Building Regulations and Planning Requirements

Working for us

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• Travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

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Contact and Apply

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Steve Reynolds [e-mail] or Emma Jesper [e-mail] for an informal conversation.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.