Housing Enforcement Officer

Job Description

Job Title : Housing Enforcement Officer
Job Category : Housing
Location : London Borough Of Barnet, Barnet Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £39.73

To provide technical professional enforcement services with the overall aim of protecting and improving the health, safety and welfare of every resident, worker and visitor within the Borough.
To undertake their duties in the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team, but will need to operate flexibly and changes in priorities may involve the post holder being employed in any of the above areas or Regulatory Services.
The role will have a focus on prevention of homelessness in the private rented sector through effective joint working with the Housing Options Service within Barnet Homes.

Professional Membership/Qualification
Successful completion (or imminent completion) of an Environmental Health degree or postgraduate MSc course, accredited by the CIEH in Environmental Health (Housing Enforcement Officer)
Or
Demonstrable professional experience in the relevant specialism
HHSRS qualification

Experience & Knowledge
Existing technical knowledge of Housing Regulatory Services or the ability to develop technical knowledge.
Experience of taking enforcement action.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with a wide range of contacts and to deal with difficult or complex issues
Ability to accurately draft legal documents