Private Sector Housing Officer

Do you have experience of inspecting and licensing houses with an in depth knowledge of Local Authority enforcement procedures? if yes, this is the role for you.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Housing Department where you'll inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Decent Homes Standard. This will include complex preparatory work, inspecting and certifying works in default, inspecting and licensing premises, resolving disputes and undertaking associated technical and financial work including arranging interim and final stage payments.

You'll prepare cases for prosecution and present evidence in court and Residential Property Tribunals.

You'll investigate complex service requests concerning premises and persons, instigate action in accordance with regulation, including consultation with professionals, Departments and Agencies.

To be successful in this role you will have the experience of working within an Environmental Health (Private Sector Housing) role.

You'll have the ability to analyse complex situations eg, inspect and measure premises, evaluate building tenders, compile evidence and witness statements.

You'll have the ability to produce written reports incorporating professional recommendations and judgements.

You must have in depth knowledge of Building construction and Building services.

This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English., We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

• From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade


• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave


• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area


• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant


• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)


• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home


• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns


• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways


• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons


• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel