Senior Housing Licensing & Standards Lead

North East Combined Authority; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Training & professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

North East Combined Authority is hiring a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer in Blyth. The role focuses on driving the Selective Licensing Scheme, enforcing housing standards, and supporting landlords and tenants with compliant practices.

You'll work in a small team, handling licensing applications and inspections, and contributing to performance reporting throughout the licensing period. A full UK driving licence is required and a focus on delivering high-quality local services.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 or equivalent in Housing or Environmental Health.
• Experience in selective licensing schemes or Housing Standards, including enforcement.
• Ability to administer and manage licensing applications, renewals and variations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Selective Licensing applications, renewals, and variations.
• Undertake inspections of licensed properties to assess compliance with licence conditions and standards.
• Provide clear advice and guidance to landlords, agents, and tenants on legal requirements.
• Monitor compliance and take proportionate action where breaches are identified.
• Carry out enforcement activity from informal advice to formal notices and proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to performance reporting.
• Prepare correspondence, notices and reports as required.
• Liaise with internal services and external partners to support scheme objectives.
• Undertake lone working and site visits; driving licence required.

Skills

Team player

Housing enforcement experience

Customer engagement

Education

NVQ level 4 or equivalent in Housing or Environmental Health

Job description

North East Combined Authority is hiring a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer in Blyth. The role focuses on driving the Selective Licensing Scheme, enforcing housing standards, and supporting landlords and tenants with compliant practices.

You'll work in a small team, handling licensing applications and inspections, and contributing to performance reporting throughout the licensing period. A full UK driving licence is required and a focus on delivering high-quality local services.