Compliance Officer

As a HMO compliance officer you would be involved with the licensing and regulation of HMOs in the Private Rented Sector. With the demand for Private Rented Sector housing in the city ever increasing, it is important that the sector is well regulated. Housing is a key strategy priority both locally and nationally. Full training around the role will be given and you will be supported in the role. The role involves:

• A varied caseload.
• Inspecting a wide of range properties on site`s across the whole city.
• Using a computer for desk-based work.
• Determining HMO licence applications and monitoring compliance of the licence`s.
• Making decisions, recording and updating key information on various IT software.
• Using legislation to undertake statutory legal duties including enforcement and the service of legal notices to regulate and improve housing conditions.
• Providing advice to Tenants and Landlords with an opportunity to make a difference in the community.
• Opportunity to tackle prevalent issues such as Damp and Mould and Fire Safety in HMOs.
Why work at Nottingham City Council? Nottingham is a dynamic and popular city with high housing demand, many of which are in the Private rented sector. The council currently has three Licencing schemes for private rented sector with Mandatory and Additional licencing for HMO's and Selective Licencing that requires most other privately rented properties to be Licensed. We are determined to continue to make improve the private rented sector in Nottingham, to reduce anti-social behaviour and drive up housing conditions. As a Compliance Officer within the HMO team, you would be provided a wide range of diverse and learning experiences and opportunities, allowing you to grow and develop to be a fully competent Officer within a supportive team. The HMO team is passionate about developing our officers and provide extensive work place training allowing career motivated officers to progress. Officers who are preforming well in the role will have the opportunity to apply for apprenticeships when available, this may including a Regulatory Compliance Officer qualification and an Environmental Health Degree course.


• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, to produce detailed and accurate letters, statements, reports, legal notices and case files on a computer with good IT skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both face-to-face, over the telephone and by e-mail, to liaise with citizens, internal customers and outside organisations.
• Ability to make decisions and assess risk in relation to the area of work and take the most appropriate action to reduce the risk.
• The ability to identify and address typical defects and faults in traditional and non-traditional housing.
• Sound understanding and practical working knowledge of housing conditions and construction.
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Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives and homes of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
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