Regulatory Officer (Private Sector Housing)

About this job

PERMANENT: 37 Hours per week
SALARY: £32,578 to £35,570 per annum
LOCATION: Tiverton

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Regulatory Officer to join our Public Health and Regulatory Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the health, wellbeing and living conditions of residents by helping to ensure that homes in the private rented sector meet the required standards.

As a Regulatory Officer, you will support the delivery of the Council's statutory housing functions through the inspection of residential properties, investigation of housing complaints, assessment of housing conditions, and provision of advice to landlords, tenants and homeowners. You will take proportionate and effective enforcement action where necessary to secure compliance with housing legislation, having regard to the Renters' Rights Act, Housing Act 1985 and 2004, and other related private sector housing legislation.

The team work closely with landlords, tenants, homeowners, partner agencies and other Council services, you will help deliver a high-quality private sector housing service through inspection, advice and proportionate enforcement of housing legislation and grant work. You will also support wider initiatives including empty homes projects, housing assistance schemes and corporate risk work.

Experience or knowledge of private sector housing enforcement, including the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Knowledge of HHSRS 2, drafting statutory notices, providing remedial advice, and using emergency housing enforcement powers would be beneficial, although training will be provided

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about improving housing standards and making a positive impact within the community

You will be a team player who is also able to confidently work alone. Computer literacy is essential and a working knowledge of IDOX Uniform is desirable (though training can be provided). 

The ability to travel throughout the Mid Devon area is essential.

To find out more

To find out more about this role please contact Lorraine McAuley, Community Team Lead at lmcauley@middevon.gov.uk or on 01884 244614.

For full details please read the Job Description and Person Specification ES36 - Regulatory Officer (PSH). 

The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.

How to apply

Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk. Alternatively, print and send by post to:

People Services
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 6PP

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MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.  We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

We're committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.