Job Description
The Service
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Strategic Housing Services covers a wide remit including Private Sector team, Homelessness and housing options, Asylum seeker and refugee, Gypsy and Roma Traveller, Affordable housing and policy. The team reports to the Housing Services Manager.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team to assist with the delivery of a Selective Licensing Scheme.
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We are looking for:
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* A highly motivated and enthusiastic person
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* Who isa great teamplayer
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* NVQ level 4 or equivalent(ideally in Housing or Environmental Health)
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* With recent experience in this field to show a thorough knowledge in the relevant context.
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* Experience of selective licensing schemes including enforcement.
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The role requires:
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1. Excellent organisational and communication skills, being able to communicate with people on all levels including council members, colleagues and members of the public.
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2. A good level of effective IT skills and the ability to understand and develop the use of ICT to achieve work objectives.
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3. The post holder will be based in Blyth area, working with community groups and other stakeholders in the area to contribute to the overall regeneration and improvement of th...