PRINCIPAL OFFICER - PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING REGULATION AND FIRE SAFETY - #1726286

To monitor the performance of staff within the team, review the allocation of staff in order to optimise the use of staff resources and improve service delivery.

To lead on, keep under review and develop the council’s Enforcement of Licensing Scheme(s), Fire Safety, PSH Projects and overall improvements in Private Sector Housing (PSH) standards which may be supported through external grant funding where available.To support the intelligence led approach to housing enforcement, working collaboratively to improve the quality and safety of private sector housing through a range of interventions, including enforcement under the Housing Act and other legislation, and education and advice.To manage and supervise a team of up to seven officers in the provision of private sector property regulation and enforcement.To train and arrange training and development for Officers and other staff, as required assisting in equipping them to work effectively across the range of duties undertaken by the team.To deputise for the Operations Manager, and represent the Private Sector Housing Regulation Services, as required.To organise, plan, deliver and maintain effective team working to achieve the Council’s objectives with regard to Fire Safety, and enforcement of the private sector property licensing scheme(s) and proactive enforcement of Housing Act and other associated legislation.

To support the Operations Managers and Senior Management Team, as directed, in the provision of modern, outward facing and accessible front line enforcement services, which are engaged with local communities and fit for purpose.To provide briefings, including presentations to Members, in particular the portfolio holder for Enforcement. The post holder will also brief the Operations Manager,Head of Service and Members on the subject of Fire Safety and service priorities for Environmental Health, making recommendations for appropriate enforcement action where appropriate.