A Licensing Assistant role in the Private Sector Housing & Licensing Team of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, with one permanent post and four fixed-term posts of 24 months. The work is administrative support for private rented property licensing, including data entry, public hearings and liaison with landlords and tenants. The team runs selective licensing across 20 of the borough's 22 wards, with a mix of office and occasional fieldwork. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so candidates must already hold UK work authorisation.
What the job involves
- Provide a professional, customer-focused support service within the Private Sector Housing & Licensing Team
- Help ensure private rented property licence applications and related matters are processed and decisions properly prepared and issued
- Carry out the administrative function for private rented property licensing, including data entry
- Arrange and attend public inquiries and hearings
- Liaise with the Private Rented Property Licensing compliance and enforcement teams, landlords and tenants
- Represent the team and department at internal and external meetings
- Take minutes and service meetings where required
Qualifications
- English and maths qualification
- Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fluent spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, for the role
Checks & eligibility
- Satisfactory employment references
- CIFAS identity checks
- Existing UK right to work that does not require sponsorship
Other
- Flexibility in working patterns and practices
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements considered where possible
- Fair pay and conditions under the Good Work Standard accreditation
- Workplace wellbeing support
- Skills and progression opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
