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 while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing or local authority roles is essential.
The predicted salary is between 38844 - 40817 £ 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.
Requirements:
- Experience in a similar position from a housing authority, local authority etc.
- Relevant qualification to a minimum...
Empty Property Officer in Norfolk employer: Opus Perm
Join a forward-thinking council that prioritises community development and regeneration, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions directly impact the local area. As an Empty Property Officer, you will benefit from professional growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a meaningful difference by revitalising empty properties. Located in a vibrant community, this role provides a unique opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders and enhance your career in public service.
