Housing Enforcement Officer

Barnet Council
Colindale, Greater London


Job Category : Housing
Location : London Borough Of Barnet, Barnet Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £39.73
Purpose of Job:

To provide technical professional enforcement services with the overall aim of protecting and improving the health, safety and welfare of every resident, worker and visitor within the Borough.
· The post holder will be required to undertake their duties in the Private Sector Housing Team in one of the following sections:-
· HMO Licensing
· Housing Enforcement
· Empty Properties
The post holder will operate flexibly and changes in priorities may involve the post holder being employed in any of the above areas or Regulatory Services.

Professional Membership/Qualification
Successful completion (or imminent completion) of an Environmental Health degree or postgraduate MSc course, accredited by the CIEH in Environmental Health (Housing Enforcement Officer)
Or
Demonstrable professional experience in the relevant specialism
Fully qualified EHORB registered and eligible for Corporate Membership of the CIEH (EHO)

Experience & Knowledge
Existing technical knowledge of the relevant areas of Environmental Health or the ability to develop technical knowledge.
Experience of taking enforcement action.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with a wide range of contacts and to deal with difficult or complex issues
Ability to accurately draft legal documents

Skill & Ability
Competent user of Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to accurately record data using specialist data management systems
Is self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets whilst producing work to a high standard.
Adaptable, has as a flexible attitude and is able to adjust to change in tasks at short notice.
Able to progress sometimes complex cases in a timely manner accurately and in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidelines

Posted 2025-09-10

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