Senior Licensing & Housing Enforcement Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.IntroductionAre you a good problem solver? Do you have experience in private sector housing enforcement and regulation? Do you have a flair for improving housing standards?What’s the role?To work as part of a team and on your own to improve the standard of the private sector housing stock in the borough. Proactively identify and issue licenses for residential accommodation. Improve poor living conditions and enforce statutory provisions as an Authorised Officer under the Council’s scheme of delegations.What’s in it for you?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:Generous holiday allowanceLocal Government Pension schemeFlexible working and family friendly policiesSeason ticket and bicycle loansA range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym membershipsSupportive staff networksWhat we’re looking forYou will be experienced in investigating and enforcing housing standards in the private rented sector alongside delivering and enforcing HMO and selective licensing schemes in line with local policy and national housing legislation.You will hold a HHSRS qualification and have detailed knowledge of housing legislation, property construction, building regulations, planning requirements, disrepair, property maintenance, landlord and tenant rights and the effects of housing conditions on health.LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, 1 Catford Rd, London SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.Special conditionsRelevant HHSRS qualification is neededThe job is subject to a basic DBS checkThe recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.For an informal discussion about this job, please contact: Boota Samra, Licensing & Housing Enforcement Manager at click here to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary 49,155 - 51,228 per annum (plus 7% MFS) (P03)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email  and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagram Full timePosting Date: