About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About the role
Housing enforcement work isn't for everyone. It requires tenacity, perseverance and the ability to work in sometimes challenging situations, but if you are keen to have a career that will improve the lives of potentially hundreds of people this could be the position for you. Housing Regulatory Services is seeking committed individuals to join the teams new Housing Enforcement Training Scheme. Run over two years the roles will be required to satisfactorily complete training whilst undertaking work on the Council’s new Selective Licensing Scheme. The new scheme will require landlords to license their private rented properties and ensure that minimum standards are met. These are vital roles focused on improving housing conditions and ensuring compliance with housing legislation in some of the most deprived parts of the borough. You’ll work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents. These structured development roles are ideal for people passionate about improving housing standards and making a real difference in the community.
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About you
If you want to join a profession working in the community, where each day is different, and you need to work in line with legal requirements this scheme may be for you.
Applicants should hold a degree in a relevant subject such as law, STEM, or humanities, or have a minimum of five years’ experience in a related field such as the Police, Fire Service, Building Control, Planning, Trading Standards, technical housing trades, or Housing Services.
Extensive experience in a customer-facing role is essential along with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with a wide range of contacts, including when dealing with complex or challenging issues. The successful candidates will be proficient in using IT software packages and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
The role requires someone who is self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets while maintaining high standards.
You must be able to manage your caseload which will increase in complexity whilst successfully completing the training scheme and personal study.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking
‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Belinda Livesey Head of Housing Regulatory Services
[email protected]
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
