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Housing Standards Compliance Officer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Facilities Management
  • York
  • 1d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a can-do attitude, strong communication skills, ability to write clearly, good IT skills, and teamwork experience, with insight into creating sustainable homes for all.
  • You will inspect private rented homes, identify safety issues, apply housing legislation, decide on actions for infringements, and liaise with landlords and agents.

Requirements

  • a “can do” attitude to challenging problems and situations, and the ability to react at pace.
  • an ability to write complex technical reports in easy-to-understand language
  • excellent customer, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • good IT skills including use of databases
  • an understanding of the opportunities and challenges in creating healthy and sustainable homes across all tenures.
  • You will also need to be a team player with an ability to work across council departments, with other agencies, business, and the public.
  • You will need to communicate sometimes complex messages in easy-to-understand language so you will need excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • Interpretation and application of housing and public health legislation
  • Carrying out inspections identifying health and safety issues and poor management practises in private rented homes
  • Deciding appropriate courses of action in relation to infringements, including the service of notices
  • Liaising with landlords/ letting agents and others regarding complaints about conditions in private rented homes.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Housing Standards Compliance Officer?

The primary responsibility is the enforcement of legislation related to the improvement of housing conditions in York.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills include a "can do" attitude to challenging problems, the ability to write complex reports in easy-to-understand language, excellent customer and communication skills, good IT skills, and an understanding of creating healthy and sustainable homes.

Is this position open to job sharing?

Yes, this post is suitable as a job share opportunity.

What type of working arrangements can I expect?

Hybrid working arrangements are available and will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with the candidate.

What benefits does the Council offer?

The Council offers a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives, a rewards package, flexible working practices, and continuous Learning & Development opportunities.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further information or an informal discussion, you can contact Pamela Shaw (Housing Standards Manager) at pamela.shaw@york.gov.uk or Mark Baxter (Senior Officer Investigations and Compliance) at mark.baxter@york.gov.uk.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date is Sunday 16 February 2025 at 12 midnight.

When will interviews for this position take place?

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 3 March 2025.

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From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York. Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient. A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them