Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer

North East Ambition; Blyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer to work in Blyth. You will play a key role in implementing a Selective Licensing Scheme, engaging with private landlords and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a NVQ level 4 or equivalent in Housing or Environmental Health, alongside recent relevant experience. This full-time position offers attractive benefits, including 26 days of leave and participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Join a dedicated team and help improve housing conditions in the area.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme with flexible leave

Qualifications

• Recent experience in housing-related roles.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Valid UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of a Selective Licensing Scheme.
• Provide first point of contact for private landlords and stakeholders.
• Responsible for Housing Conditions in the Private Rented Sector.

Skills

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Effective IT skills

Knowledge of selective licensing schemes

Education

NVQ level 4 or equivalent (ideally in Housing or Environmental Health)

Job description

The Service

Strategic Housing Services covers a wide remit including Private Sector team, Homelessness and housing options, Asylum seeker and refugee, Gypsy and Roma Traveller, Affordable housing and policy. The team reports to the Housing Services Manager.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team to assist with the delivery of a Selective Licensing Scheme.

We are looking for:

• A highly motivated and enthusiastic person
• Who is a great teamplayer
• NVQ level 4 or equivalent (ideally in Housing or Environmental Health)
• With recent experience in this field to show a thorough knowledge in relevant context.
• Experience of selective licensing schemes including enforcement.

The role requires:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, being able to communicate with people on all levels including council members, colleagues and members of the public.
• A good level of effective IT skills and the ability to understand and develop the use of ICT to achieve work objectives.
• The post holder will be based in Blyth area, working with community groups and other stakeholders in the area to contribute to the overall regeneration and improvement of the area.
• The post will provide a first point of contact for private landlords and stakeholders (by all access channels), dealing with enquiries on selective licensing (the licensing of private landlords in order to rent their homes in certain areas of Northumberland) and guiding through the licensing process.
• The post holders will be responsible for Housing Conditions in the Private Rented Sector within selective licensing areas. Specifically, the enforcement element of Private Sector Housing functions in relation to Parts 1, 3 and 4 of the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
• The post holder must hold a valid UK Driving Licence

The post holder will be working in a small team based in Blyth. This is a full-time role on a permanent contract. The selective licensing scheme was approved in October 2024, and we require someone with knowledge and experience in the field to assist us to further develop and deliver the scheme for the duration of the licensing period.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date listed.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.

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