Selective Licensing Officers (ASB & Env Crime)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/06/2024
Advert End Date:
28/07/2024 23:59
Salary:
£29,777 - £31,364 per annum (plus pending pay award)
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Do you want to work in a role that makes a difference to the people of Stockton-on-Tees who live in privately rented accommodation?
Well, look no further – this is the opportunity for you!
The Housing & A Fairer Stockton-on-Tees service are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, and self-motivated individual to join the Selective Licensing team to help regulate management practices and tackle anti-social behaviour and environmental crime associated with particular areas of the borough that have been designated for selective licensing.
The team are committed to protecting residents within our area, ensuring everyone can live in a safe environment. We take a twin track approach, working positively with those who take their responsibilities seriously, whilst taking the strongest possible action against those who neglect their responsibilities, making full and appropriate use of legislation to achieve this goal.
The emphasis in this role is to investigate reports of anti-social behaviour, environmental crime and community safety issues associated with licensed properties within the private rented sector..
Ideally applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of working directly or closely related field dealing with anti-social behaviour and nuisance complaints within an enforcement and/or licensing environment.
- An awareness of the legislation, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to taking enforcement action in relation to anti-social behaviour and environmental crime.
- Practical and procedural knowledge of investigative and/or enforcement work.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate orally and in writing with a range of people.
Knowledge of tenancies along with tenant and landlord relations is also desirable but not essential.
There are 2 Fixed Term Posts available. We have 1 Fixed Term Post for 48 months until 31st October 2028, and 1 Fixed Term Post for 54 months until 31st March 2029.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, local government pension scheme and access to a number of additional employee benefits, including discounts at high street and online retailers, health and well being support, including access to mental health support and physiotherapy services along with a wide range of learning and development opportunities
If you are interested then take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification and if you want to know more about the role please contact Gary Knight, Private Sector Housing Team Manager on 01642 526621 or via e-mail; gary.knight@stockton.gov.uk
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