Private Sector Housing Project Enforcement Officer

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Private Sector Housing Project Enforcement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council.

Main purpose of position:

To improve living standards and ensure statutory compliance with relevant building safety requirements.

Undertake specific service improvement projects work which includes inspecting dwellings and proactive enforcement work for private sector housing.

You will be responsible to:

Inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Decent Homes Standard; including complex preparatory work, inspecting and certifying works in default, resolving disputes and undertaking associated technical and financial work including arranging interim and final stage payments. Prepare cases for prosecution and present evidence in court and Residential Property Tribunals.

Investigate complex service requests concerning premises and persons, instigate action in accordance with regulation, including consultation with professionals, Departments and Agencies.

Provide specialist advice to and oversee the work of colleagues and trainees, including providing appropriate training, mentoring, and supervision. Develop procedures and guidance documents and deputise for Senior staff during periods of absence.

Attend and represent the Department/Council at a range of Council meetings, working parties, Appeals, Tribunals and County Court Appearances, including engaging the public, public bodies, businesses and other Agencies.

As directed and supported by the Team Manager, take the role of Lead Officer on specific projects to improve service delivery.

Skills and Experience:

• In depth experience of working within an Environmental Health (Private Sector Housing) role
• Able to consult, negotiate, persuade, influence and present to a wide range of professionals and members of the public
• Able to analyse complex situations eg, inspect and measure premises, evaluate building tenders, compile evidence and witness statements
• Able to plan and organise own and others workload to meet deadlines demonstrating effective time management and ability to work within a Team
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and on the people with whom you are working
• In depth knowledge of Building construction and Building services
• In depth knowledge of Local Authority enforcement procedures
• Equivalent in depth relevant experience
• Registered by the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board as an EHO, EHP or CEHP and holding degree or diploma in Environmental Health

About Us:

Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.

Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.

We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.