Job Information
We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Sector Housing Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team to assist with the implementation and delivery of a Selective Licensing Scheme!
We are looking for:
- A highly motivated and enthusiastic person
- Who is a great team player
- With a good standard of education (to NVQ level 3 or equivalent),
- With recent experience in this field to show a thorough knowledge in the relevant context.
- Experience dealing with projects/schemes - experience of selective licensing schemes
The role requires:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, being able to communicate with people on all levels including council members, colleagues and members of the public.
- A good level of effective IT skills and the ability to understand and develop the use of ICT to achieve work objectives.
- The post holder will be based in Blyth area, working with community groups and other stakeholders in the area to contribute to the overall regeneration and improvement of the area.
- The post will provide a first point of contact for private landlords and stakeholders (by all access channels), dealing with enquiries on selective licensing (the licensing of private landlords in order to rent their homes in certain areas of Northumberland) and guiding though the licensing process.
- The post holders will be responsible for Housing Conditions in the Private Rented Sector within selective licensing areas. Specifically, the enforcement element of Private Sector Housing functions in relation to Parts 1, 3 and 4 of the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
- The post holder must hold a valid UK Driving Licence
The post holder will be working in a small team based in Blyth for an initial 12 month fixed term contact, focusing on implementation of the scheme and guiding through the consultation process, along with ensuring the scheme is approved. Once the scheme is approved the post is likely to be extended for the duration of the licensing period.
This is a full time role on a NCC band 6 salary (£27,344 - £30,151)
For further information on this position, please contact Vicky Ledger on victoria.ledger@northumberland.gov.uk or 07795 854900.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
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26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
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Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
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Car leasing scheme
Further information
Please note the closing date for this post is midnight on 18th July 2023,
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
