Compliance Officer

Permanent

Grade C - £35,412 - £41,771

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We are expanding the Private Rented Sector Property Licensing Service and are looking for committed, enthusiastic and organised individuals like you. The service is to be the largest in the country, fitting for the second City and largest metropolitan Local Authority.

We offer unrivalled opportunities for personal growth and development and a genuine investment in your future through the offer of apprenticeships, undertaking the housing diploma and through monthly CPD sessions.

Our Property Licencing compliance team ensure compliance with the issued licence conditions and take enforcement action for condition breaches and unlicensed privately rented premises in Birmingham.

A large proportion of your time will involve undertaking inspections of properties within the City of Birmingham, therefore you must be available to attend the city on a daily basis.

We are looking for candidates with

• A good level of education (level 3 or equivalent) or experience within the housing/enforcement sector.
• An awareness of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the impact of hazards on tenants
• Ability to carry out inspections and investigations as required
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prepare high quality reports, write witness statements, and give evidence in court.
• Skills in handling conflict, negotiating, and empathising with difficult customers.
• Commitment to personal development, enthusiasm and flexibility to work in a busy environment are key to the role.

Why join us

• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount/reward scheme
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support

Please upload your up-to-date CV paying reference to the person specification via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

If you would like to discuss the role prior to your application we are holding a 'meet and greet' on Tuesday 24th March in the Chamberlain Suite, Birmingham Council House, Victoria Square between 10:30 and 2pm and online on Wednesday 25th March between 6-7.30pm. Complex case investigators, Team leaders and Compliance officers will be available to speak to, to answer any questions you may have.

If you wish to attend the online 'meet and greet' please email for the link.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy Birmingham City Council here.

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