At a Glance
- Tasks: Help bring empty properties back to life and support community regeneration.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to improving local housing.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, job security, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: This is a 2-year contract with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community by tackling empty properties.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 38844 - 45000 £ per year.
This role initially is a 2 year contract. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Empty Property Officer to join our clients team. To contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the Council's Empty Property Strategy, 10 Year Vision and masterplan - to bring empty properties into use through utilising a range of statutory powers and funding a range of statutory and voluntary provisions contained within the strategy and relevant funding programmes.
Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with the Housing Standards Manager and Environmental Health Service Manager to develop and implement the Empty Property Strategy.
- To bring empty properties back into use using statutory and voluntary provisions.
- To trace and communicate with owners of empty properties to facilitate the return of the property to use.
- To be the first point of contact for all empty property enquiries.
- To support the activity of the councils enforcement group in relation to complex enforcement cases.
- To coordinate the activities of targeted interventions to properties/areas with regeneration, conservation, planning, strategic housing and environmental health.
- To arrange and undertake property inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to determine property condition, categorise risks and recommend action.
Empty Property Officer in Norfolk employer: Opus People Solutions
As an Empty Property Officer with our Council, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to revitalising communities and making a tangible impact on housing availability. We offer a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, alongside opportunities for professional development and growth within the public sector. Located in a vibrant area, you will enjoy a fulfilling role that not only contributes to the community but also provides a stable and rewarding career path.
