At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate housing issues and enforce tenant rights in a vibrant community.
- Company: Lewisham Council, committed to diversity and community support.
- Benefits: Flexible working, local government pension, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing enforcement and knowledge of housing legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
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.
Are you a good problem solver and investigator? Do you have experience in private sector housing enforcement and taking action against illegal evictions? Do you have a flair for improving housing management 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.
- Use relevant statutory powers to investigate and take appropriate action in cases of illegal eviction, harassment or non‑compliance with housing law.
- To play a key role in enforcing breaches and offences under the Renters' Rights Act and supporting tenants to know their rights.
This role is temporary for 24 months.
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
You will be substantially experienced in investigating and enforcing housing standards and management in the private rented sector, including preparing Civil Penalty Notices, witness statements and prosecution bundles, instructing legal services and attending court and tribunal on the council's behalf. You will have detailed knowledge of housing legislation, investigation techniques and PACE interview requirements, property maintenance and landlord and tenant rights. You can provide high quality, confidential and trustworthy customer focused services and advice to tenants, landlords and letting agencies.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, 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 conditions
The job is subject to a standard DBS check. 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.
Diversity
Lewisham 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 www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.
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