Compliance Officer
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
United Kingdom
Published 2 weeks ago
Business Compliance
Full time
Introducing ourselves
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Standards Team for a Compliance Officer to support our Selective and Additional (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Licensing Schemes on a fixed term and full-time basis (until 29/2/2028).
The successful applicant will carry out the effective enforcement of the Selective and Additional (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Licensing Schemes for private rented properties in areas of Sefton. The role includes the inspection of properties requiring a licence, verifying licence applications, undertaking investigations to identify unlicensed properties, and communicating with landlords, lettings agents and tenants. You will be expected to take legal enforcement action under Housing legislation in relation to housing licensing.
Job requirements
We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with previous experience in inspecting and/or surveying premises.
The successful candidate must be flexible, motivated, have excellent communication skills and will be confident working in both a busy team environment and on their own initiative.
Interviews to be held week commencing 19th May 2025.
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Standards Team for a Compliance Officer to support our Selective and Additional (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Licensing Schemes on a fixed term and full-time basis (until 29/2/2028).
The successful applicant will carry out the effective enforcement of the Selective and Additional (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Licensing Schemes for private rented properties in areas of Sefton. The role includes the inspection of properties requiring a licence, verifying licence applications, undertaking investigations to identify unlicensed properties, and communicating with landlords, lettings agents and tenants. You will be expected to take legal enforcement action under Housing legislation in relation to housing licensing.
Job requirements
We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with previous experience in inspecting and/or surveying premises.
The successful candidate must be flexible, motivated, have excellent communication skills and will be confident working in both a busy team environment and on their own initiative.
Interviews to be held week commencing 19th May 2025.
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.