Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Assistant to work within the private sector housing team supporting the selective licensing scheme.
The role will be working as part of a dedicated Team in Blyth responsible for the implementation, running and management of the selective licensing scheme in an area of the croft ward. The role will be supporting the team to work with landlords to ensure good property and management standards. Along with supporting the team to engage with property owners, community groups and stakeholders in the area along with working closely alongside the private sector housing officers to promote good practice in the private rented sector and assisting with the wider Blyth regeneration scheme. The technical support role will be essential to the successful running of the scheme, which will include managing the IT systems and coordinating correspondence relating to licensing.
The post holder will be supporting the officers with administrative duties relating to a range of legislative areas in relation to Selective licensing and housing standards. The role will also include facilitating and supporting events and community engagement and required to effectively respond to and deal with routine written, telephone, electronic and personal service enquiries from members of the public, professionals and other interested parties.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who is a great team player, with good organisational and IT skills to provide technical and administrative support for the Selective Licensing Team. The role will require excellent communication skills, IT skills and the ability to understand and develop the use of IT software systems to achieve work objectives and effectively support the team. The postholder will be committed to the primary council objectives to ensure that a customer focused service is provided, and that service delivery is to the highest standards of customer care and quality.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Vicky ledger at Victoria.Ledger@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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