Housing Enforcement Officer

**Housing Enforcement Officer (Technical Officer - Housing Regulation) Trainee role - Ryedale**

Grade I £30,151 - £32,909

2-Year Fixed Term Contract

Ryedale - agile working with visits across the area

Are you committed to providing a high standard of customer care? Are you highly organised with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you have an interest in local government and helping the residents of North Yorkshire?

We are delighted to be recruiting for Housing Enforcement Officers to work within the Housing team within the newly formed North Yorkshire Council.

**What will the role entail?**

This is a varied and interesting role where no two days are the same, below are some examples of activities you would be involved in;
- Arranging site visits to inspect properties, assessing them against statutory compliance standards.
- Assessing the general living standards of the properties you visit, taking into account factors such as heating, ventilation and the supply of amenities.
- Communicating effectively with both tenants and landlords to provide advice and guidance (under direction)
- Ensuring accurate reports and records are made following each visit to ensure the necessary next steps can be taken
- Utilising the information, you have gained from visits to assist in decisions being made regarding the instigation of formal legal action,
- Attend various training courses to develop knowledge and skills to gain expertise for the role.
- Working with closely with Environmental Health Officers to collate information and evidence which will be useful to them when giving evidence in court.
- Working closely and effectively with the Councils regulatory teams, the Community Safety Team and various key partners including North Yorkshire Police and the Fire and Rescue Service.

**Key dates**:
Closing date: Monday 3rd April

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