Principal Private Sector Housing Officer - Ebley Mill - StroudReference: REQ0187Description: Stroud District Council are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join the Environmental Health Service in a Principal role. If you have considerable experience in private sector housing enforcement work and disabled facilities grants, you could be just the person we need to join our busy Private Sector HousingTeam.We are looking for an experienced officer who can confidently deal with a varied workload which includes: private sector housing enforcement cases, licensing and enforcement for houses in multiple occupation, grant and loan applications, and resolving a range of public health related complaints. You’ll take the lead investigating cases and where appropriate issue enforcement notices, civil penalties or legal proceedings.The use of individual initiative and a creative approach to the challenges involved will be greatly encouraged. We are looking for a good team player with attention to detail and someone who can collaborate with others and mentor less experienced members of the team.There will be new challenges for the team ahead of the Renter Rights Act and you’ll contribute your experience and knowledge to help ensure the service is prepared.For an informal discussion contact: Rachael Locke, Private Sector Housing Manager on 01453 754457 rachael.locke@stroud,gov.ukIn exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a fantastic, sector-leading range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information:https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-usIt is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacanciesStroud District has an energy unlike any other place. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:Stroud District – The Natural PlaceRegion: Location: Ebley Mill - StroudSalary: *GBP*46,091 per annumPackage: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our websiteContractual hours: 37Basis: Permanent