Local Government Jobs

Private Sector Housing Officer (HS.015)

Inclusive Salary of £33,355 to £36,868

We are looking for a qualified (Environmental Health qualification) and experienced full time Private Sector Housing Officer to work within our Strategic Housing Team in this new role.

In this post you will cover all aspects of private sector housing including empty homes, Houses in Multiple Occupation and licensing private mobile home sites. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Council’s policies, protocols and relevant statutory requirements to maintain and improve the quality of private sector housing in the district. This role includes making decisions on any necessary enforcement action in the private housing stock.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent level in Environmental Health) you will have Voting or Fellow membership of the CIEH. An excellent communicator, you will also have the ability and experience to work closely with private landlords and tenants to build positive relationships. Working closely with the Housing Options Team you will assist in the provision of suitable housing for clients approaching the Council.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle which is taxed and insured for business use is required. You will be required to carry out visits to residential properties, which may have restricted access and involve climbing stairs. This post is Politically Restricted and subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, flexible working and other benefits that are available to staff. The post will be suitable for an element of home working.

For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email personnel@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number. HS015

Closing date for applications: 10 February 2012.

Previous applicants need not reapply.