About Us
The Housing Enforcement Team is responsible for upholding housing standards particularly in the private rented sector. The team deals with complaints from tenants about their living accommodation and has a particular focus on the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation. Additionally, there are duties relating to statutory nuisance, filthy and verminous premises and problem empty properties.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Pay Details: Grade 7 £32,597 to £36,363 p.a.
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: Cardiff, County Hall
The position carries out a broad range of Environmental Health duties in relation to housing. You will investigate complaints about poor standards of accommodation and will carry out housing inspections. You will draw up schedules of work and serve legal notices, carrying out compliance visits to ensure works are completed. You will carry out licensing inspections for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and will enforce HMO licensing requirements. You will liaise with tenants, neighbours, landlords and contractors to ensure that property standards are upheld.
About You
You will need:
* Demonstrable experience in the inspection of commercial and domestic premises for the purposes of regulatory compliance
* Educated to A Level standard / NVQ3 or Equivalent (note that this post would be suitable for an Environmental Health Professional or Housing Surveyor)
* Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload and perform well under pressure
* Ability to drive / travel throughout Bridgend / Cardiff / Vale or between locations if appropriate.
* Able to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends, both planned and in an emergency
* You will need to be able to communicate effectively with complainants, tenants, landlords and contractors.
Additional information
For Further Information, contact:
Team Manager Steve Tudball
stevetudball@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk tel 07976 455424
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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