Specialist level 1 - Housing Standards (HMO)

Specialist level 1 - Housing Standards (HMO)
Two part-time posts available;
a - Permanent position 18.5 hours pw
b - Temporary position (maternity cover) 18.5 hours pw
Secondment/s considered
Flexi-time scheme
Salary scale H £27,741 – £30,451 per annum

Are you motivated to work for an ambitious Organisation, here to empower and inspire our communities to thrive?

Here’s some information about us
We are here to empower and inspire our communities to thrive. Every staff member plays a part in our success and achievement through challenging what we do, how we do it and how we can do it better. Ideas are continuously encouraged, new ways of working are trialled and we apply learning through experience. Through our ‘one team’ approach, we work in an agile way to empower our staff to be able to make decisions that place our customers at the heart of what we do.

We are delivering our innovative and forward thinking Customer Connect Programme which is transforming the way we deliver services by maximising digital technology and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. The programme is improving services, enabling valued customers to do business with us in a simpler way. Our new operating model will see traditional roles working very differently. Continued development of our people is central to our success.

We are proud of South Lakeland District and we serve communities across a rural area that includes two national parks, with the majority of the stunning Lake District National Park in our district, as well as western parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With friendly communities, low crime rate, cultural attractions and excellent motorway and West Coast Mainline links to the North West, South Lakeland rightly promotes itself as the ‘best place to live, work and explore.’
 

We Are South Lakeland.

This specialist role will comprise working closely with and providing professional advice and guidance to; our case management colleagues, residents, landlords, hotel owners, tenants and agents, as well as liaising with the Fire Service, Social Services, contractors, and Environmental Protection amongst others to improve housing standards in the area.

You will ensure compliance with council policy, enforcement of private sector housing standards and regulations and contribute towards strategy development aimed at improving standards in the private rented sector. You will be key to ensuring that the Council meets its statutory duties in relation to: the licencing of Houses of Multiple Occupation (‘HMO’), Housing Health and Safety Ratings System, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards etc. And you will assist in the delivery of all aspects of the private sector housing service including undertaking housing inspections and
enforcement action, licensing of housing, grant applications and approvals and providing specialist advice to both internal and external stakeholders.

What we are looking for in you; enthusiasm, forward thinking, innovation, collaborative working, excellent communication skills and customer focus.

In addition you will need to be responsible for your own case work you will assist in developing and delivering projects, interventions and initiatives together with strategy teams in line with corporate and business plans. You will be required to have a willingness to work flexibly across the council when service demands. You will develop and maintain accurate and up to date records, use Flare and Integra software, be fully proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Excel.

What we offer

• Being part of an innovative, forward thinking, supportive and solutions focused team
• Smart working – Working in a ways that gets the best outcomes
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement (23 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays (raising to 28 days after 5 years service)) pro rata
• Flexi time – being able to accrue up to 13 additional flexi days + 5 additional banked flexi days per annum
• An attractive pension scheme

Would you like to join us, share and develop the experience and above all, make a difference…?
For further information including the Role Profile and details of how to apply, please visit us at https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/your-council/job-vacancies/ We are unable to accept CVs alone for job vacancies, however, they can be attached to the application form.
For an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Amanda Pharaoh, in the first instance by e mail – Amanda.pharaoh@southlakeland.gov.uk or Julie Jackson. Candidates that are shortlisted for interview will be informed by email.

Closing date for application: Monday 7th June 2021

Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 14th June 2021