Technical Licensing Officer

Technical Licensing Officer x2 posts

PO1: Starting salary £40,389 pa rising in £42,855 per annum incl LW

Permanent 

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Private Sector Enforcement and Regulations (PSER) team has responsibility to the 34% of Lambeth’s housing stock which is in the Private rented sector. While the majority of properties in the PRS are well maintained and safe, we are looking like minded officer to join our team to help us to utilise all available tools to improve the situation for residents in private rented accommodations. PSER team here at Lambeth has a wide and vital remit and covers all areas of the borough as it relates to privately rented properties. The team is dynamic and made up of fellow officers who covers crucial functions such as HMO Licensing, Enforcement of Privately rented properties, Empty Properties and High Rise Building for Fire safety issues. 

Joining the team as a Technical Licensing Officer you will be making a positive contribution towards improving the health and environment of the Borough by means of advice, education, and assist with enforcement action and helping up to tackle and stamp out Rogue landlords in the Borough.

About the Role/Candidate:

This role would suit an individual who is pro-active, dynamic and resilient with relevant skills and experiences to work in our Licensing Team. 

The successful candidate must have HHSRS qualification or can demonstrate that they are working towards this. Have an understanding of Private Sector Housing Licensing processes and procedures. As you will be working as part of a busy team, you will need to have an organised and constructive approach to service delivery, be a great team player, and be flexible and approachable.  

You should be able to manage and prioritise your caseload, be able to receive and record information accurately within our IT system and be able to undertake detailed surveys of a range of property types. Occasionally, as needed you may need to do some some out of Hours working.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

Please upload a supporting statement outlining how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked on the Person Specification along with your current CV. 

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

 For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gaynor Brown (Gbrown3@lambeth.gov.uk).

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and upload your CV and supportive statement.  

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: @23:59pm on Monday 29^th July 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.