Senior Housing Licensing Officer (Residential)

Salary: £36,433 - £47,035 pa subject to Gateway range approval

Contractual hours: 37 – Full-time

Package: Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and much more.

Job reference: REQ01836

We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Housing Licensing Officer (Residential) to join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of
£36,433 - £47,035 pa

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.

There are excellent opportunities to join our Environmental Health Service at RBWM.

The Role:

Working within our Housing and Public Protection Team you will be responsible for carrying out HHSRS inspections in both single and multi-occupancy dwellings.

You will be responsible for:

Licensing HMOs and investigating complaints across the range of private sector housing including mobile homes and unauthorised encampments.

What we are looking for:

For our Senior Residential role, preferably an experienced Environmental Health Officer with experience in HMO licensing, inspecting properties for HHSRS compliance and carrying out a range of housing-related enforcement; responding to complaints of nuisance, filthy and verminous premises. A team player, highly organised and motivated and excellent communication skills.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of one day’s birthday leave).
• Contributory pension scheme and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• A range of flexible benefits including salary sacrifice schemes and discounted rates for a variety of goods and services.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. 

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Carol Patterson, Principal Environmental Health Officer carol.patterson@rbwm.gov.uk

Interviews (week commencing): 3 June 2024