Housing and Licensing Standards Officer - London, United Kingdom - Vox Network Consultants

Description

Role Purpose The role will enable you to utilise the full range of enforcement tools to tackle sub-standard private rented accommodation within the Borough, from HMO Licensing, improvement notices to Final Management Orders and Banning Orders.

You will also be expected to promote the use of grants and landlord accreditation as an alternative or complementary approach, all with the aim of improving the private housing sector in the borough, with particular emphasis on the private rented sector.

Demonstrate a basic understanding of our role in improving standards within the private rented sector.

Identify and secure interventions in the investigation of complaints and other enquiries and understand the situations where any intervention may not be required.

Demonstrate good customer care and communication skills in explaining complex and technical issues accurately, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing when dealing with all service users.

Develop a good understanding of relevant legislation utilised to tackle poor property and management standards within the private rented sector

BTEC in Environmental Health, BTEC/ONC in Building Construction or equivalent or relevant work experience, or
Advanced Practical Certificate in the Private Rented Sector
Diploma in Private Sector Housing Interventions
Contract
Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend
PAYE via Umbrella
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (1-2 days in office per week)