We are looking for a Housing Standards & Enforcement Officer to join the Private Sector Housing team.
Our Private Sector Housing team seeks to improve the conditions and management standards of private sector housing.
The role will require you to:
- Make a significant contribution to the improvement of housing standards for people living in private sector accommodation, by conducting detailed inspections, negotiating improvements and taking necessary enforcement action in relation to the relevant Housing Acts and other related legislation including the operation, management and enforcement of HMO licensing and accreditation schemes.
- Take responsibility for wider social issues and project objectives when dealing with housing related problems and ensure that a multi-service response is co-ordinated.
- Deliver the Housing Assistance Policy, in assisting vulnerable households including the range of financial products and assist in the development of new policies and products.
- Line manage up to four Technical Officers, providing professional advice and instructions, managing casework and performance.
- Provide advice to the Private Housing Team Leader in relation to “service specific responsibilities.”
- Assist on the changes brought in by the Renters Rights Act and related Protection from Eviction legislation.
- Your knowledge of housing legislation, will need to make comfortable using formal action where necessary, including attendance at Court where required.
You must be able to attain the professional standard of a Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), through either:
1) A level 4 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Environmental Health, Housing, Construction) together with a minimum of five years experience in an environmental health role; OR
2) A relevant degree (e.g. BSc in Housing / Environmental Health); OR
3) Having been assessed by the CIEH and passed the Experience Route to be a Member (MCIEH).
Knowledge and competence of implementing the law relating to housing standards, housing assistance, houses in multiple occupation, public health, protection from eviction and relevant enforcement procedures is essential.
Benefits we offer:
- Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
- Health and Wellbeing support.
- Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
For an informal discussion, please contact Matthew Savage (Private Sector Housing Team Leader) on matthew.savage@lincoln.gov.uk
In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires an enhanced DBS check.
Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
