Overview
Compliance Officer role at Nottingham City Council. Fixed Term 23 months. 37 hours per week, full-time. Hybrid working pattern. Salary starting at £32,597 (Level 1) rising to £35,412 (Level 4) per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG.
We have a vacancy in the Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing & Compliance Team, in Regulation and Environmental Health Services. Full training will be provided and you will be supported in the role.
Responsibilities
* A varied caseload.
* Inspecting a wide range of properties on sites across the whole city.
* Using a computer for desk-based work.
* Determining HMO licence applications and monitoring compliance with the licences.
* Making decisions, recording and updating key information on various IT software.
* Using legislation to undertake statutory legal duties, including enforcement and the service of legal notices, to regulate and improve housing conditions.
* Providing advice to tenants and landlords with an opportunity to make a difference in the community.
* Opportunity to tackle issues such as damp and mould and fire safety in HMOs.
About You / Qualifications
* Ability to communicate effectively in writing, to produce detailed and accurate letters, statements, reports, legal notices and case files on a computer with good IT skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively face-to-face, over the telephone and by email; liaise with citizens, internal customers and outside organisations.
* Ability to make decisions and assess risk in relation to the area of work, and take appropriate action to reduce risk.
* The ability to identify and address typical defects and faults in traditional and non-traditional housing.
* Sound understanding and practical working knowledge of housing conditions and construction.
Personal Statement Guidance
* Key points on how you meet the job specification and description, with transferable skills.
* Give examples of prioritising workload, meeting deadlines and working from home effectively.
* Detail any relevant training, experience and knowledge or basic research into the role and topics in this advert.
Additional Information
Closing Date: 2 November 2025. This position has been reopened, and we are seeking new candidates to apply. Interviews will be held: TBC. For informal enquiries, contact Edward Casswell at 07949 185272 or edward.casswell@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. If you have technical issues when applying, contact Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
About Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented, diverse workforce. Benefits include 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years), a defined benefit pension scheme, smart working to support work-life balance, health and wellbeing benefits, and access to various discounts and facilities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and support flexible working where possible.
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