Safer Homes Partnership Officer - Tamworth, United Kingdom - Tamworth Borough Council

Tamworth Borough Council

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Tamworth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Partnerships

Safer Homes Partnership Officer

£26,845 - £29,439 per annum

Hybrid working contract

37 hours per week

Permanent
An opportunity has arisen to influence and join the new Safer Communities and Homes team at Tamworth Borough Council.

Reporting directly to the Private Sector Housing Officer, the role will support and manage the Council's approach to Empty Homes and action plans arising from the Housing Strategy and will assist in the development of all aspects of private sector housing initiatives, including the Landlords Forum, licencing of Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), preparation of enforcement actions and relevant inspection.

To deliver the role you will need:

Experience of working in private sector housing environment or other relevant housing/community safety/environmental experience
Experience and evidence of partnership working in a multiagency environment
Some knowledge of or ability to undertake marketing and/or promotional activity
Knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice including underlying concepts and principles or evidence ability to understand requirement
Educated to minimum A Level or proven relevant experience or continued professional development
Housing Health Related Safety (HHRS) qualification or willing to undertake the qualification
Excellent communication skills and customer service
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication and report writing skills

The position will be a challenging new role and an opportunity to ensure the Council develops both internal and external partnership projects and plans to ensure best housing outcomes for the communities of Tamworth.

This is a hybrid working contract, there is a requirement for some of duties to be carried out at home and some on site.

Site attendance will constitute more than 40% of available working time.

The authority offers an excellent employment package with flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jo Sands, Assistant Director Partnerships, on

Closing date: 30th January 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£26,845.00-£29,439.00 per year

Benefits: