AddressTenancy Conditions Officer
Supporting the City's Disrepair Litigation Team in Dealing with all Disrepair Claims made against Birmingham City council
Permanent
Grade 4 - £32,076 - £39,186
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
- Working as part of a team to investigate disrepair legal claims against the council and ensure the speedy resolution of cases.
Supporting the Service Coordinators in the delivery of the disrepair litigation service, including budget monitoring, performance management and supervision of a small team dealing with disrepair litigation matters.
To provide a comprehensive review of tenancy & repairs history in respect of disrepair litigation matters, by undertaking a forensic review of all computer records, tenancy files and associated records providing legal services with evidence to defend claims, alternatively where necessary identify liability to allow claims to be settled as quickly as possible.
Provide a tenant liaison officer role to support a wide range of customers where the provision of alternative accommodation or tenancy support is required in order for disrepair matter to be concluded. This will involve working closely with internal partner departments such as voids and allocations teams, land and property team, homeless and temporary accommodation teams as well as our repair partners. And most importantly our tenants and their families.
To liaise directly with contract works officers in order to clarify any technical issues. Also, to provide legal services with a direct contact point to address and resolves matters they raise.
Attendance at court to give lay expert evidence in relation to Birmingham City Councils records when required.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
For any informal enquires please contact: Mr John Brandrick - john.brandrick@birmingham.gov.uk
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification: Th0298XVEA Tenancy Conditions Officer Gr4 JDPS.docx
