Private Rented Standards Officer
- Employer
- Sheffield City Council
- Location
- South Yorkshire
- Salary
- £26,511 - £30,451
- Closing date
- 10 Feb 2022
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- Sector
- Housing
- Function
- EH Practitioner, Technical / Scientific
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Private Rented Standards Officer
X1 Permanent
Grade 6
Sheffield has around 45,000 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.
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.
We would encourage any recent Environmental Health graduates to apply for these vacancies.
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
For an informal discussion, please call 0114 273 4680 and ask for Lee Wilkes.
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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be required to complete an Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities, which benefit you and the Council.
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