Selective Licensing Officer | Housing Enforcement (Hybrid)

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Free car parking

Job summary

East Staffordshire Borough Council is hiring 2 Housing Officers (Selective Licensing) on a temporary basis until 31 December 2031. The roles suit Graduate Environmental Health Officers pursuing degree/ELP and require experience in housing enforcement or licensing. Responsibilities include inspections, enforcement action, and producing statements for tribunals.

The team emphasises improving private sector housing, with a flexible benefits package and hybrid working from Burton upon Trent offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing enforcement or licensing.
• Ability to assess housing conditions using HHSRS.
• Awareness of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections to ensure legal standards are met.
• Tackle unsatisfactory conditions and investigate poor housing management in the private rented sector.
• Prepare witness statements, case files and attend courts/tribunals as required.
• Support graduate EHOs working towards degree/ELP.

Skills

Autonomous working

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Legislation interpretation

Education

Graduate Environmental Health Officer

Tools

HHSRS

Job description

East Staffordshire Borough Council is hiring 2 Housing Officers (Selective Licensing) on a temporary basis until 31 December 2031. The roles suit Graduate Environmental Health Officers pursuing degree/ELP and require experience in housing enforcement or licensing. Responsibilities include inspections, enforcement action, and producing statements for tribunals.

The team emphasises improving private sector housing, with a flexible benefits package and hybrid working from Burton upon Trent offices.