Housing Enforcement Officer

Housing Enforcement Officer, ENF00041

Department: Enforcement Service

Division: Enforcement Service

Section: No Sections Within Division

Location: Various

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

Hours per Week: 35

Compensation: £33,945 - £36,711 (PO2)

Planned Number of Hires: 3

Interview Date (Week Commencing):  TBC

Closing Date for Application: 31 Oct 2020

About this job

The role is responsible to improve the quality, safety and choice of residential accommodation in Barking and Dagenham through a range of professional and specialist interventions ensuring compliance through enforcement, compliance using codes of practice, guidance and relevant legislation.

About the ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have the ability to take enforcement action to improve housing conditions across the private rented sector in the borough. You will have proven enforcement skills and will be able to investigate complaints, referrals and other enquiries to the service and determine enforcement action where necessary contributing to a robust service delivery. You will be expected to have a comprehensive understanding surrounding specialist knowledge in private sector housing work, all current knowledge on specific legislation relating to the job role, in order to provide accurate guidance that ensures a high standard of compliance within the Borough.

Special Requirements for this Post

Must have an Environmental Health Back ground and hold a current up to date Housing Health and Safety Rating system qualifications

Lead Recruiter: HR Assistants, transactionalhrservices@lbbd.gov.uk

Hiring Manager: Mrs Meribel Mujih, meribel.mujih@lbbd.gov.uk