Job vacancy details
Senior/Environmental Health/Housing Standards Officer - Private Sector Housing
Employer:Derby City Council
Reference:959/10
Salary:£23,749 - £32,436 a year we are hoping to attract an experienced and capable applicant for appointment at a range between £27,594 - £29,728 a year - essential car user allowance applies
Hours:
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:
Closing date:20/10/2008 12:00 PM
Housing and Advice Services – Housing Initiatives Team
Within our Empty Homes Team, this newly created post will focus primarily on tackling the very worst of the private sectors long term empty properties, offering the opportunity for you to make a big difference not only to the lives of nearby residents but also to contribute to the regeneration of neighbourhoods.
You will utilise all available enforcement tools to follow up on those empty properties whose owners have failed to respond to support and encouragement. From the service of statutory notices through to Management Orders and Compulsory Purchase, for example.
You will have experience in the Compulsory Purchase process relating to private rented housing. Extensive experience in the environmental health housing specialism, particularly with regard to housing enforcement and houses in multiple occupation is also a requirement. You will be expected to demonstrate effective skills in communication and persuasion and be capable and confident in dealing directly with customers.
A very attractive flexible working package applies, other Work-Life Balance opportunities and a relocation package may also be available.
For an informal chat about the post, please contact Martin Brown on 01332 256401.
Corporate and Adult Services, Human Resources, The Council House, PO Box 6292, Derby DE1 2ZL. Telephone 01332 255474 or our 24 hour answerphone on 01332 255477. Minicom 01332 256666.
