Job Description

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role

Barnet is setting up a new Selective Licensing Scheme in three wards requiring landlords to license their private rented properties. We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Principal Housing Enforcement Officer to join our Housing Regulatory Services with a focus on being the lead Enforcement Officer for Selective Licensing. This is a vital role focused on improving housing conditions and ensuring compliance with housing legislation in the most deprived parts of the borough. As a Principal Officer you will assist the Team Manager in setting up this new team, work on complex housing enforcement cases and play a key part in training up less experienced staff. You'll work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents.





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About you

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrable technical knowledge of Housing Regulatory Services and extensive experience in taking enforcement action in particular in relation to Part 1-3 of the Housing Act 2004.


If you are keen to be involved in the establishment of a new enforcement initiative and enjoy helping less experienced officers to develop this will be an ideal opportunity for you.


Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are required, along with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with a wide range of contacts. Applicants must also be capable of handling difficult or complex issues and drafting legal documents accurately.


The successful candidate will be a competent user of Microsoft Office applications and they should be able to accurately record data using specialist data management systems.


We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and capable of meeting deadlines and targets while maintaining a high standard of work. The role requires adaptability, a flexible attitude, and the ability to adjust to changes in tasks at short notice. Candidates must also be able to progress complex cases in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.

What we offer

31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership Excellent training and development opportunities Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

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Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.