Neighbourhood Services Officer

1 week ago


Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom Vale of Glamorgan Council Full time

About us
We are recruiting an Empty Property Enforcement Officer to our Neighbourhood Services Team within the Shared Regulatory Service. The team is a multidisciplinary team covering Private Sector Housing, Pollution Control and Public Health.

About the role

Pay Details
:
Pay Grade 9, SCP 31-35,
£37,261 -
£41,496**Hours of Work / Working Pattern
:37 HOURS/ 5 DAYS A WEEK/ FLEXI

Main Place of Work
:
VALE OF GLAMORGAN
/
HYBRID


We are looking to recruit a motivated, well-organised individual as an Empty Property Enforcement Officer to work closely with the Council's Regeneration Service Area, to bring empty properties back into use through the implementation and further development of the Council's Empty Property Strategy and Action Plan.

You will be working within a Housing and Pollution Enforcement team, but this role specifically relates to Empty Property work within the Vale of Glamorgan.

The role demands a sound knowledge of housing legislation and the skills to successfully bring empty properties back in to use.

You will be responsible for initiating and leading on enforcement interventions and will work with owners of empty properties, utilising a broad range of statutory enforcement powers where needed.


About you

  • You will hold an Environmental Health qualification.
  • Have experience in tackling empty properties and in negotiating with private landowners regarding building works and disrepair.
  • You must have a good understanding of empty property issues and the legislation and enforcement tools available to deal with them.
  • You will need a sound knowledge of construction and be experienced in carrying out property inspections.
  • You will have good written and oral communication skills as you will be required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  • You will be expected to manage your own caseload and be confident in making decisions and have a problemsolving attitude.

Additional information

DBS Check Required
:
NO

Please see attached job description / person specification/job role for further information.

Job Reference:
EHS00486

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