Job Description Post Title: Technical Officer (HMO) Location: S&L Community Services, Broom Place, Portree Hours: 35 hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: £28,665 - £31,376 p.a. Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Person: John Murray Tel:07766 366759 Job Purpose: To assist in the identification, enforcement and licensing of premises throughout Highland Council which require to be licensed as short term lets. Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above. Please find the Job Description below. The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Requirements Experience or background in a housing, building surveying role or a role which included conducting property inspections. Access to personal transport*, and a commitment to regular travel across the Council area. (Travel throughout Highland will be required) Given the nature of this job, you will be required to make visits away from your normal base. A driving licence is highly desirable, but consideration would be given to you making alternative arrangements as long as these meet the operational requirements of the Service.