Private Sector Housing Compliance Officer
Private Sector Housing Compliance Officer
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Private Sector Housing Compliance Officer
41442- 44331 per annum
About Us
Do you want to improve the lives of people Work in a flexible environment Further your career by learning from some of the best experts in their field The London Borough of Newhams Private Sector Housing Service is at the forefront of the regulation of the private rented sector through its pioneering borough wide property licensing schemes. Our schemes have protected Tenants and Landlords by creating a genuine and tangible deterrent for Criminal Landlords. We are looking to build upon this good work and are looking for creative enthusiastic and professional individuals to continue to improve our scheme. From the outset of employment there will be flexible working arrangements and training opportunities. We wish to recruit talented people from not only London but across the Country. Newham offers a Relocation Package of up to 7000* to provide assistance to newly appointed staff who are required to move home as a result of their appointment. *Subject to eligibility criteria. Newham is located only 5 miles (8 km) east of the City of London and north of the River Thames. Our Office is only 13mins from the M11 and 20mins from the M25. Public Transport in Newham is served by the London Underground and Overground the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Buses and National Rail which includes the new cross-London rail service (Elizabeth Line) that will stop close to our offices.
About the Job
The Compliance Officer role is within the regulatory and compliance side of Property Licensing. It will require the inspection of private rented dwellings to ensure license conditions are being adhered to checking the standards of management and identifying any potential housing disrepair. You will ensure a high number of inspections are carried out to strict deadlines whilst being customer focused. Your attention will also be on the detecting of criminality gathering evidence and ensuring this is acted upon. All with a view to improving housing standards and putting people at the heart of everything you do. For this role you must have a full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle.
About You
As a Compliance Officer you will be organised and flexible in your approach to work. You will have excellent customer service and communication skills. You may be required to work early mornings late evenings and/or weekends on a regular basis. You will need to provide an excellent service to landlords owners occupiers and tenants in all tenures. You will be part of a team of high performing officers and are expected to ensure you work efficiently continually monitor and meet your targets and provide a quality service and to effect change where required. You will need to have the aptitude and experience of using technology to input and access information using various IT systems (Excel Word databases etc.)
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The closing date for applications is Friday 18th July 2025.
Interviews will be held on the weeks beginning 28th July 2025 and 4th August 2025
Due to high demand of applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need thats all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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