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Are you up for a challenge? Environmental Crime, such as Fly Tipping and Littering, is becoming a national issue but Dartford Borough Council are dealing with this problem robustly and are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our extremely busy Environmental Crime Enforcement Team.&nbsp; We are looking for someone, ideally, with an enforcement background, capable of working on their own but who is also a strong team player who can fit into a busy multi- agency environment.
Waste, Public Realm &amp; Enforcement Services is a multi service environment and you will also be involved, on occasions, with the work of other officers who deal with enforcement, parks and open spaces, events, licencing and town centre business crime partnerships. On occasions, you may deputise for the senior environmental enforcement officer, attend and contribute at regular information and best practice meetings, with other regional borough environmental enforcement teams, the KCC intelligence team, when required. Previous experience of working in a law enforcement, security, community safety or similar role is desirable as is dealing with the public in, sometimes, difficult situations with the ability to stay calm under pressure. Relevant knowledge of environmental crime legislation would be advantageous, but more important is the ability to be confident, diplomatic and assertive. Good ICT skills are required together with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. You should also enjoy analysing information and problem solving as this will be an integral part of the role.
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<li>You should be capable of carrying out detailed investigations and interviews, often in partnership with the Police or Environment Agency, to tackle fly tipping and other environmental crime offences.</li>
<li>You will be required to prepare case files and attend Court to give evidence.</li>
<li>The interviewing of alleged offenders, statement taking, case file preparation/case building along with intelligence gathering, and dissemination, court attendance and giving evidence are key elements of this position.</li>
<li>You will be involved in promoting public awareness of environmental crime issues as well as other duties that may include dealing with unauthorised encampments, fly grazing, public space protection orders and offences associated with Civil Enforcement.</li>
<li>You should be conversant with relevant legislation and guidance such as the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.</li>
<li>You will be required to operate both on foot and in a vehicle, performing duties such as visiting sites of fly tipping and fly posting etc. to obtain and record evidence.</li>
<li>You will be required to take the appropriate enforcement actions, such as serving of a summons to court or issuing Fixed Penalty Notices for environmental crime offences.</li>
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Some evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working may be required for which a 10% allowance is paid. You should have a full, clean driving licence as you may, on occasions, be required to use your own vehicle, for which an allowance will be paid.

Dartford Borough Council

Enviromental Enforcement Officer

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Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. This new role has been created to support the Housing Compliance team.
We are seeking a highly organised and focused Housing Compliance Administrator to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the delivery of statutory compliance across our housing stock, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely reporting for key safety areas such as gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene and lifts. You will work closely with contractors, internal teams, and residents to maintain compliance data, schedule inspections, and assist in meeting regulatory requirements. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Maintain and update compliance records for housing assets, including gas safety, electrical checks, fire risk assessments, and water hygiene.</li>
<li>Schedule and monitor compliance inspections and remedial works.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate data entry into compliance systems and produce regular reports for management.</li>
<li>Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely completion of compliance activities.</li>
<li>Support the implementation of new compliance legislation and best practice.</li>
<li>Respond to resident queries relating to compliance works in a professional and timely manner.</li>
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About You
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<li>Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management systems.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Knowledge of housing compliance requirements and health &amp; safety legislation is desirable.</li>
<li>Previous experience in a housing or compliance-related role is an advantage.</li>
<li>Experience with housing management systems is an advantage.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li>
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Housing Compliance Administrator

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Are you a people-focused professional who thrives on building strong relationships in the community? Dartford Borough Council is seeking a Resident Liaison Officer to join our team.
Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. Complementing our existing service, this role has been created to further establish our presence on site, working closely with residents to improve our service.
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused candidate to join our Housing Maintenance team. This role is key to ensuring effective communication between residents, contractors, and the council during planned maintenance, repairs, and improvement works. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals.
You will act as the main point of contact for residents’ formal complaints, providing clear information, resolving queries, and supporting them throughout the works process. You will also support contractors during major planned works, ensuring the customers voice is always heard.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Serve as the primary liaison between residents and contractors during housing maintenance and improvement projects.</li>
<li>Investigate and provide responses to Stage 1 complaints.</li>
<li>Positively promote works completed successfully, utilising social media platforms</li>
<li>Provide timely updates and clear communication regarding schedules, access requirements, and progress.</li>
<li>Address resident concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring issues are resolved effectively.</li>
<li>Support vulnerable residents to ensure their needs are met during works.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records of communications, appointments, and feedback.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with contractors, surveyors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.</li>
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About You
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<li>Experience working with contractors and understanding of site processes</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving ability and a customer-first approach.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.</li>
<li>Experience in housing, as a resident liaison officer or customer facing role is desirable</li>
<li>Must hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work</li>
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This post is considered by DBC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
“The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer”

Resident Liaison Officer (Housing Maintenance)

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Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council.
This new role of Housing Asset Information Officer will be the lead for managing our Housing Asset Management Database (Housing One) and its stock condition data. You will ensure stock condition data is accurate and analyse the data to identify capital investment programmes that help meet regulatory standards. You will lead on providing information, relating to annual government returns. You will respond to a wide range of enquiries related to stock condition and current or future investment programmes and help develop future Housing Asset Management Strategies.
We are seeking a candidate with excellent report building and system knowledge, able to critically evaluate large data sets, whilst ensuring data integrity and safeguarding, by way of data audits and data security being fully managed. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals. You must be an analytical thinker that is able to work under pressure often to tight and conflicting deadlines. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply.
Key responsibilities:
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<li>Maintain and update housing asset databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of property records.</li>
<li>Collect, validate, and analyse data relating to housing stock, components, and compliance.</li>
<li>Support the development of asset management strategies and investment programmes.</li>
<li>Produce reports and dashboards for internal teams and senior management.</li>
<li>Liaise with contractors, surveyors, and internal departments to ensure timely data updates.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and data protection requirements.</li>
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About You:
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<li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li>
<li>Proficient in report building, data management systems and Microsoft Excel.</li>
<li>Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data clearly.</li>
<li>Knowledge of housing asset management and compliance regulations is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience in a similar role within housing or property management is an advantage.</li>
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Asset Information Officer

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Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. This new post has been created to complement our existing team and further increase our ability to offer an excellent first point of contact service.
We are looking for a Customer Services Advisor who is passionate about delivering a great service for residents. In this role you will be the first point of contact for repair calls, diagnosing repairs and managing queries. Your work will play a huge part in maintaining strong customer relationships, improving service quality and ensuring every interaction is timely, professional and understanding. Experience of housing management systems is desirable, and you will need to be aware of data protection requirements, and confident in producing clear, effective written communication across a variety of formats. Most importantly, you’ll bring empathy, professionalism and determination to provide a positive experience for our residents. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job on the Candidate Pack before applying.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Act as the first point of contact for all repair-related queries.</li>
<li>Triaging repair requests and prioritising appropriately.</li>
<li>Raising repair orders and instructing contractors to deliver works.</li>
<li>Overseeing the delivery of repair works to ensure quality and timeliness.</li>
<li>Monitoring and reporting on contractor performance.</li>
<li>Maintaining accurate records and providing updates to colleagues and residents.</li>
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About You
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<li>Experience in a similar role within a social housing environment is desirable.</li>
<li>Strong background in customer service or administration.</li>
<li>Ability to analyse information and present findings clearly.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.</li>
<li>Experience with housing management systems is an advantage.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li>
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Please note, this is not currently a hybrid working role. The successful candidate will work full time from the main office

Customer Services Officer

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Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Council and we are seeking a skilled and experienced Housing Compliance Surveyor to join our compliance team.
The role will have responsibility for asbestos management across our stock and is a critical role ensuring the safety of our residents and properties by carrying out asbestos and legionella surveys and inspections and managing a programme of surveys and risk assessments across our housing stock.
The candidate must be enthusiastic, a good communicator and Asbestos P405 qualified, with experience of managing asbestos and water across housing assets.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and supporting the delivery of safe and effective housing services. You will be required to manage the Asbestos register, ensuring access is achieved by contractors and that the register is always up to date. You will submit notifications to the HSE for notifiable asbestos works in a timely manner to ensure repairs, void and planned works are not delayed.
The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Day to day responsibility for the management of contractors undertaking asbestos surveys (management, refurbishment, and demolition) in accordance with current legislation and guidance.</li>
<li>Day to day responsibility for the management of contractors undertaking legionella risk assessments and water hygiene inspections.</li>
<li>Manage and oversee the Asbestos Register.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports and recommendations following surveys and assessments.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and update compliance systems.</li>
<li>Advise colleagues and contractors on asbestos and legionella management.</li>
<li>Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations and internal policies.</li>
<li>Support the delivery of remedial works and monitor contractor performance.</li>
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About You
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<li>Experience in asbestos surveying and legionella risk assessments within housing or a similar environment.</li>
<li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice (Control of Asbestos Regulations, ACOP L8).</li>
<li>P405 qualification (or equivalent) for asbestos management is essential.</li>
<li>Legionella risk assessment training or certification is desirable.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and reporting skills.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.</li>
<li>Must hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.</li>
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This post is considered by DBC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
“The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer”

Housing Compliance Surveyor – Asbestos and Water Management

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Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. Complementing our existing service, this role has been created to provide a service lead to manage compliance.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Housing Compliance Manager to join our team and to lead and manage compliance across our housing maintenance service. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals.&nbsp;
This is a key role ensuring that Dartford Borough Council meets all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to housing health and safety, including gas, electrical, fire safety, water hygiene, and asbestos management.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust compliance frameworks, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement to keep our residents safe and our properties compliant.
As a landlord we currently have responsibility for buildings up to 11m in height, with no dwellings above this height. As the postholder you will have responsibility to oversee a team of compliance surveyors, a compliance officer and administrator.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Ensure full compliance with all housing-related health and safety legislation and regulations.</li>
<li>Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring systems.</li>
<li>Manage and oversee statutory safety checks and servicing programs (gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos).</li>
<li>Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are delivered to required standards.</li>
<li>Prepare compliance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.</li>
<li>Lead on audits, inspections, and risk assessments, taking corrective action where necessary.</li>
<li>Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on compliance matters</li>
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About You
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<li>Proven experience in housing compliance or a similar role within social housing.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of housing health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to manage contractors and monitor performance effectively.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and housing management systems.</li>
<li>Relevant professional qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)</li>
<li>Must hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work</li>
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This post is considered by DBC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
“The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer”

Compliance Manager

What will you be doing?North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. About the areaThe Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.About the RoleKent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care. You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.About youProfessionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key. RewardsIn return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.TransportThe role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.About youIf you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:Claire Jones - <a href="mailto:claire.jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.jones@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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