Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

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

Main purpose of position:

Supervise lower grade officers, inspect dwellings identify unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMO's) and undertake enforcement work for private sector housing.

You will be responsible to:

• Supervise, provide specialist advice to and oversee the work of lower grade officers, including 1-2-1s and check-ins providing appropriate training and mentoring. Develop procedures and guidance documents and deputise for Senior staff during periods of absence.
• Inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with current legislation including, but not limited to: The Housing Act 2004 Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS), the Decent Homes Standard and HMO Regulations; , taking enforcement action for non-compliance, 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.
• 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) Rogue Landlord role
• Experience of supervisory management within the relevant service area
• 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 produce written reports incorporating professional recommendations and judgements
• Able to plan and organise own and others workload to meet deadlines demonstrating effective time management and ability to work within a Team
• 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.