Senior Private Rented Standards Officer x 2

Post Title: Senior Private Rented Standards Officer x 2

Reference Number: 900375

Portfolio: Place

Salary: Grade 7 (£30,507 - £33,799)

Hours: 37

Worksite: Sheffield

Contract: 1 x Permanent and 1 x Temporary until 30 September 2020

Informal Enquiries: Lee Wilkes - 0114 2734680

Closing Date: 1^st December 2019 (Midnight)

Interview Date: Week commencing 9^th December 2019 and 16^th December 2019

Sheffield has around 35,000 privately rented homes. The sector has doubled in the past 10 years, and that growth is set to continue. The Council’s Private Housing Standards Team regulates the private rented sector in Sheffield; we advise and enforce on property conditions and management in those homes. 

The Housing and Planning Act 2016 introduced the biggest suite of new powers available to us since the Housing Act 2004.  We have used those powers to continue our twin track approach of working positively with those landlords who take their responsibilities seriously, whilst taking the strongest action against irresponsible and rogue landlords.

We are looking for a Senior Officer with drive and enthusiasm to join our knowledgeable, experienced and friendly team. 

This is a specialist service and applicants should have the skills and experience to undertake and enforce Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections, Mandatory and Discretionary licensing schemes and Houses in Multiple Occupation.
 

Applicants will also:

• Be able to understand and enforce the regulatory requirements of private landlords – but you will be equally comfortable building and maintaining positive working relationships with them.
   
• Enjoy contributing to team work, but keen to take responsibility and be accountable for your own caseload.
   
• Demonstrate a track record of dealing with complex cases and taking appropriate enforcement action.
   
• Have experience of building and progressing cases for prosecution.
   
• Have the skills to lead and support Housing Officers with complex cases and enforcement action.

We are committed to fairness and welcome applications from everyone.  We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences.  Under the Two Ticks Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.

Please do not send CV’s.

To Apply please visit the Sheffield City Council Website - http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/job-vacancies/Joblistings download our Application Form and send to recruitmentandtalent@sheffield.gov.uk