Private Sector Enforcement Officer

Permanent
Ref: H7210

The opportunity has arisen for this vacancy within the Private Sector Housing Team. You will regulate Private sector housing in Dacorum and where required take enforcement action against landlords and liable parties with the aim to raise standards. This role will also support landlords and tenants in the private rented sector to understand their rights and responsibilities and play a key role in preventing homelessness.

You will be required to carry out inspections and take statutory action/s relating to private sector dwellings including houses in multiple occupation to ensure adequate standards. Establish property conditions and in particular identify category 1 or category 2 hazards and the most appropriate course of action in case work with regards to Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessment, the enforcement policy of the council and legislative powers.

You will be undertaking inspections of properties and taking enforcement actions when required on behalf of the service including HMO inspections, immigration visits, property inspections, HHSRS inspections and empty homes work. The role will also include you taking appropriate action, including prohibition orders, notices, civil penalties and prosecutions, when landlords and/or liable parties have failed to comply with legal responsibilities or breached license requirements required.

You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to achieve defined performance targets. Support the Assistant Director, Group Manager and Team Leader as part of the service team, in delivering the corporate vision, values and strategic priorities of the Council.

Act as advisor to the Assistant Director, Head of Service, Manager and Senior Management on the allocated service.

Work in collaboration with other services and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives.

Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK.

An Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.

The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.