Senior Private Sector Officer (Housing) - Council HQ - SBO09146
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £41,950.13 i £45,308.13 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0SA |
| Cwmni: | Scottish Borders Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SBO09146 |
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Job Details
Grade: 9A
Hours: 35
Hourly Rate: £22.98 - £24.82
Salary: £41,950.13 - £45,308.13 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Role Purpose
Scottish Borders Council is looking for a motivated & forward thinking Senior Private Sector Officer to work in our Housing Team.
The successful candidate will help develop and implement the Council’s statutory duty to provide a Scheme of Assistance; providing expert professional advice related to the improvement of private sector house condition and major adaptations. The role will contribute to the development of the Council’s Local Housing Strategy and will develop, plan and embed relevant initiatives required by the service.
Principally the post will be responsible for the development of shared repair approaches and missing shares provision and take an active role in wider regeneration activity across the Borders. Supporting owners with information, advice and practical assistance in relation to shared repairs principles, including tenement act processes relating to organising maintenance and decision making.
The post holder will also play a key role in the development of new policy initiatives within the SBC Housing Strategy Service as they relate to house condition, and delivering the Scheme of Assistance.
Essential
Applicants must have a Degree qualification in Housing, Environmental Health or Building related discipline and demonstrable practical experience.
A related professional membership is also required – or commitment to gain it within an agreed timescale
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.* SBC offer inclusion into the scheme for pool cars and therefore use of personal vehicle would be limited to times when pool cars are fully booked. *If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driver’s licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account it's responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into consideration for this role.