Principal Housing Enforcement Officer/EHO (Barnet Homes) - INTERNAL

Borough Of Barnet

Posted on : 09-05-2025

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Posted on : 09-05-2025

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About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.

About the role

As a Principal Housing Enforcement Officer you will undertake your duties in the Housing Regulatory ServicesTeam specifically Housing Enforcement and Empty Properties but will need to operate flexibly and changes in priorities may involve the post holder being employed in any area of work related to Housing Regulatory Services. This position will be the service lead on prevention of homelessness in the private rented sector through effective joint working with Barnet Homes including Housing Options and Bumble Bee.

In addition to working in an enforcement capacity you will administer Empty Property grants and assist Barnet Homes in training their staff in relation to relevant housing conditions related legal requirements including HHSRS and statutory nuisance and support Barnet Homes in ensuring that properties used for temporary accommodation are free from category 1 hazards under the Housing Act 2004 and other mandatory legal requirements.

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About you

You will have successfully completed an Environmental Health degree or postgraduate MSc course accredited by the CIEH in Environmental Health (Housing Enforcement Officer) or over 18 months demonstrable professional experience in housing enforcement

You will have completed your HHSRS qualification and have extensive technical knowledge ofHousing Regulatory Services and more than 18 months experience of taking enforcement action

As someone who displays excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills you are ableto communicate clearly both verbally and in writingwith a wide range of contacts and to deal with difficult or complex issues

What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Schemewhich provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Worklife balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working parttime
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Belinda Livesey Head of Regulatory Services

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including parttime compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy worklife balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.

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Principal Housing Enforcement Officer/EHO (Barnet Homes) - INTERNAL

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