HMO Licensing and Enforcement Officer

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing and Enforcement Officer

- Belfast

Full-Time | £17.59 per hour

Why Join Us?

• Fantastic Opportunity - to assist in the implementation of processes to ensure efficient and effective performance on duties relating to the licensing and enforcement of the HMO Licensing Scheme for all clients throughout Northern Ireland
• 37 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a HMO and Licensing Enforcement Officer to undertake, inspections, surveys, site visits, interviews and research work in relation to any of the services statutory enforcement roles when delivering the HMO licensing and enforcement scheme throughout all council areas in Northern Ireland, including the requirement to carry out such duties outside of normal core hours.

Key Responsibilities

1. Undertake validation of all assigned applications in a timely manner, ensuring that relevant information and appropriate fees are provided in accordance with the licensing framework.
2. Assist with specified investigative, monitoring, enforcement, educational and advisory duties to which the postholder is assigned, in accordance with work programmes, including the requirement to carry out such duties outside of normal core hours in all council areas in Northern Ireland.
3. To maintain a detailed technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation relating to the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Northern Ireland) Act 2016 including HMO subordinate legislation, codes of practice, guidance, the standard licensing conditions to ensure the section effectiveness in carrying out its functions

Essential Criteria

• possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland and a car available for business use, or, have access to a form of transport which will enable them to meet the requirements of the job in full.[1]

• have a third level qualification in a relevant waste management, law or environmental related subject or equivalent qualification and be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, at least one year's relevant experience in each of the following two areas or be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, at least two year's relevant experience in each of the following two areas:

1. legislative enforcement and application, including the administration of documentation for enforcement action; and
2. investigation of complaints and carrying out appropriate remedial action.

How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria, apply now by uploading your CV via the link or contact Robyn Barry at [email protected]

Additional Information

• Access NI Clearance may be required (£16-£32 fee)
• Only applicants meeting the essential criteria will be considered
• Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Apply today!