Job Description

We're looking for a Compliance Officer - Private Sector Housing, Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team...

The Council's Private Housing Team, helps to drive up standards in privately rented homes. The team investigates poor housing conditions, domestic noise, anti-social behaviour, housing related nuisances such as pest infestations, hoarding, and accumulations of waste. The team works intensively in areas where there are high numbers of privately rented homes to make sure these are well managed, to help to tackle poverty and to link people with the services they need.

About the role....

The role will involve offering advice and support to residents and landlords, working with vulnerable tenants, making referrals to services, carrying out property inspections, determining compliance with landlord licence conditions and taking enforcement action. You will manage your caseload, produce reports, monitor and update information systems and identify areas where intervention is required to solve problems.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.



People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary 29,540 to 32,061 plus additional allowances where relevant. We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension. You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year. We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance. A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.



For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Christine Oates on 0191 433 3926 or at christineoates@gateshead.gov.uk