At Melton Borough Council we are proud that we invest in our workforce and empower them to do their best work. We are flexible, innovative and ambitious and we are looking for someone who shares those values.
About the role
As our Private Rented Sector Officer you will help shape the future of Melton’s private rented sector by:
* Building strong, positive relationships with local landlords and letting agents.
* Supporting landlords to meet their legal obligations and adopt best practice.
* Designing and promoting innovative incentive scheme to promote quality and compliance.
* Developing and maintaining a data base of properties.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
* Driven and motivated with an eye for detail.
* Comfortable working independently as well as part of a supportive team.
* Confident engaging with landlords, tenants and partners.
* Naturally curious and able to gather and analyse housing data.
* Passionate about improving housing standards and making a difference in the community.
You will need a driving license and access to a vehicle for site visits.
Experience in housing and understanding of Renters Rights Act 2025 would be helpful, but just as important is your willingness to learn and deliver a great service.
Why join us?
* We offerflexible and hybrid working, built on trust. Our standard week is 37 hours, and we simply ask that service needs are met.
* Balance matters. We encourage you to switch off and recharge, with up to 30 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, and three extra days at Christmas. You can also buy additional leave if you choose.
* We Careis one of our core values. As aHealthy Workplace, we support your wellbeing through a range of activities and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
We help youplan for the futurewith the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, financial planning workshops, career development opportunities.
* And becausefamily comes first, we have a strong set of family‑friendly policies.
We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a forward-thinking Council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding area.
More information
To find out more and how to apply please go to our website`sjob vacancy page
Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who:
* Declare themselves to have a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010
* Are considered to be a care leaver
* Are a veteran or reservist
You can find out more about this role and how to apply on our website`s job vacancy https://www.melton.gov.uk/vacancies/. This is also where you can find out about our guarantee interview scheme for anyone who is a reservist, veteran, or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role.
*Closing Date:12 Noon, Monday 30 March 2026
Interviews:To be confirmed, expected to be Monday 13 April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
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