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Enforcement Officer (x2)

Employer
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Location
Essex
Salary
£26,511 - £31,346
Closing date
12 Nov 2021

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Sector
Housing
Function
EH Practitioner, Technical / Scientific
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Enforcement Officer (x2)

Permanent

£26,511 - £31,346

Your new organisation

Southend on Sea Borough Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community.  We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea Borough Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance.  As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities.  The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

The Regulatory Services Team are keen to appoint two experienced Enforcement Officers on a full time and permanent basis. These roles will require you to carry out inspections, visits and enquiries within relevant premises as required. This involves carrying out formal actions in relation to offences, breaches of conditions and other specific requirements including issuing enforcement notices, fixed penalty notices, issuing verbal and written warnings and institution of legal proceedings. 

Occasionally this work may require working through into the evening to complete an investigation or early morning and late evening inspections where cases require.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in dealing with houses in the private sector particularly multiple occupation (HMO) including mandatory licensing of HMOs. Knowledge of relevant regulatory services legislation and relevant enforcement procedures is essential for this role.

Certification and awareness of HHSRS will be advantageous


What you'll get in return

If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working (with a blended approach to office and home working), salary sacrifice schemes, 24 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-On-Sea Borough Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

Please note: Applications for these vacancies may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to  

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

 

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