Housing Standards Officer - Wirral, United Kingdom - Wirral Council

Wirral Council
Wirral Council
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Wirral, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Employer:
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

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Salary: £34,723 - £37,261

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Location: Wirral, Hybrid Working, Cheshire Lines Building

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Contract: Temporary

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Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
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Hours: 36 hours per week.

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DBS Check: No

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Closing Date: 05/02/2023 at 23:59

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Reference: R&P/23/225846


Housing Standards Officer (2 posts)

22 Months Fixed Term Contract

£34,723 - £37,261


We are looking for someone with a drive for improving housing standards across the Borough, providing advice and guidance, undertaking property inspections and enforcement activity to reduce hazards in the private rented sector as well as privately owned homes.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in assessing property conditions and enforcement work.

You must have a good understanding of the Housing Health and Rating System and a sound knowledge of using housing legislation across all areas of housing standards.

We particularly welcome applicants who have experience with Houses in Multiple Occupation.

We will offer you the opportunity to work generically across all private sector housing disciplines in a professional team of like minded officers.


You will be customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills as well as experienced in dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone.

Above all you will be looking to improve the way we engage with our employees, residents, and customers to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer flexibility, generous annual leave and support to develop your role further with training and mentoring. If this sounds like the exciting opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Interviews are planned for 16th & 17th February 2023._
  • Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies._
  • It is Council policy not to reappoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances._
  • Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date._
  • Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed._
  • All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK._
  • The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now._
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