At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure private housing meets standards through inspections, enforcement, and community support.
- Company: Join Lambeth Borough, a vibrant and diverse community in South London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by improving housing conditions.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for community safety.
The predicted salary is between 54360 - 54360 £ per year.
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
The Private Sector Licensing and Enforcement team provides a frontline service to improve housing conditions within the private rented sector and bring properties up to standard. We support and advise private tenants, homeowners, and private landlords with the team working towards ensuring people renting privately live in decent houses and a place to call home. The team is dynamic, forward-thinking and plenty of opportunities for development and growth.
The successful candidate will carry out Environmental Health functions to enable the Council to meet its statutory obligations, in respect of private sector housing licensing including inspection, enforcement, education and advice. The role requires effective interpersonal and communication skills and the postholder will act as an Authorised Officer of the Council in the performance of the statutory functions in accordance with the current scheme of delegation.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
