R2RRegulatory Services Officer

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services transport public health and parks through to planning trading standards community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work learn and make a difference.

As a Regulatory Services Officer within the Selective Licensing Team you will act as a source of advice and guidance in relation to licensing and regulation of the private sector housing stock in the selective licensing area. You will attend formal hearings of the Council as well as prosecution and appeal hearings before the Courts or Tribunal as required. You will lead on specific functions and operations related to Housing enforcement; however you may also be asked to assist across the full range of Regulatory Services and related matters. The role will also require you to operate and record work carried out on departmental systems contribute to developing and maintaining effective relationships with partners and other external bodies and support the development of a policy framework and enforcement protocols for activities within Regulatory Services.

As a Regulatory Services Officer you will lead on complex housing disrepair issues and complex cases as well as visiting premises within the city as required. This will involve a range of complex inspection and enforcement activities which may require working evenings and weekends when necessary. As well as managing your own caseload you will also be responsible for supervising the work of other staff members where necessary.

You will have a relevant qualification and experience of working in private sector housing. You should be able to demonstrate skills in a regulated environment such as compliance with statutory conditions gathering of evidence formal interviewing and attendance at court. including experience of preparing cases for Tribunal or Magistrates Court. Experience of selective and additional licensing would be an advantage.

When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.