Senior Private Sector Housing Compliance Officer

Northumberland County Council; Blyth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Blyth is seeking a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer to drive the Selective Licensing Scheme within the Place and Regeneration directorate.

You'll combine enforcement expertise with partnership working and customer engagement to raise housing standards, support landlords, and improve outcomes for residents and communities across Blyth during the licensing period.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 or equivalent in Housing or Environmental Health.
• Recent experience in housing or environmental health to show thorough knowledge.
• Experience of selective licensing schemes or Housing Standards, including enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Selective Licensing applications, renewals, and variations.
• Undertake inspections of licensed properties to assess compliance with licence conditions and standards.
• Provide advice to landlords, agents, and tenants on legal requirements and best practices.
• Monitor compliance and take proportionate action where breaches are identified.
• Carry out enforcement activity from informal advice to formal notices, civil penalties, and legal proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to performance reporting.
• Prepare correspondence, notices, and reports as required.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to support scheme objectives.
• Undertake lone working and site visits in line with health and safety procedures.
• A full UK Driving Licence is required.

Skills

Team player

Housing enforcement experience

Selective licensing experience

Education

NVQ level 4 or equivalent in Housing or Environmental Health

Job description

Northumberland County Council in Blyth is seeking a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer to drive the Selective Licensing Scheme within the Place and Regeneration directorate.

You'll combine enforcement expertise with partnership working and customer engagement to raise housing standards, support landlords, and improve outcomes for residents and communities across Blyth during the licensing period.