Enforcement & Licensing Officer in Hull

This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position until 25 May 2028 due to funding. The Private Housing Environmental Health are looking to recruit a full-time 2 year fixed term Enforcement/Licensing officer. The team carries out actions to discharge the Council statutory duties under various pieces of legislation particularly the Housing Act 2004 and more recently the Renters Rights Act 2025. The post holder will be an integral part of the team, working with other Housing Enforcement /Licensing Officers, and Environmental Health Officer colleagues to improve housing standards within private rented accommodation in the city.

The post holder is expected to work directly alongside colleagues to ensure the council is carrying out its statutory duties in relation to poor housing conditions and non-compliance with statutory requirements. Some of these tasks will include:

• Dealing with poor housing conditions
• Organising works in default
• Carrying out inspections and revisits
• Serving notices
• Attending and providing evidence at Residential Property tribunals
• Serving civil penalties

ROLE AND PURPOSE

To be an effective member of the Renewals Team involved in discharging the City Council's statutory functions to deliver priority regeneration projects in relation to the acquisition, clearance and refurbishment of multi tenure housing. To be responsible for the management of the portfolio of acquired properties, both residential and commercial, up to the time of their demolition or onward sale and during periods of management/letting/lease whilst under the ownership of the Council. Deliver effective enforcement and stabilisation measures to control environmental nuisance related to the Renewals programme areas.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
2. Customer Focus - To work closely with regeneration partners to establish and deliver joined up, coherent and affordable regeneration plans that are key to the transformation of Hull's housing market ensuring effective relationships with stakeholders are developed.
3. Performance Management - To manage the day to day operations for a portfolio of commercial and residential properties acquired by the Council. Maintain the control of keys of acquired properties and ensure they are secured whilst vacant and to undertake all processes in the preparation of properties for demolition within a timely manner.
4. Statutory Obligations - The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the Council.
5. To interpret new and existing legislation using professional judgement, and to determine appropriate courses of action when non compliance with legislation or risks to public health are identified.
6. To manage the procurement of multiple complex tenders that may be subject to OJEU procedures ensuring technical, legal and financial requirements are met.
7. Provide detailed, accurate and timely information to the Renewals Team Manager to assist with the implementation, management and monitoring of professional negotiations and valuations in respect of a diverse range of land and property transactions.
8. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the city's Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, and where appropriate Council, policies, procedures and practices, to provide comprehensive advice in response to a full range of customer enquiries.
9. To undertake lone working visits to residents/owners/landlords, sometimes within a challenging situation, and to be an accessible point of contact for advice.
10. To work effectively with all team members within a performance framework, to enable progress on the projects and meet all aims and objectives.

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:

• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service, plus eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
• Supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities

We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.