Salary: £37,028 to £38,957 per annum (inclusive of allowances
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Location: Civic Centre, Gravesen- d
Status: Permanen- t
Hours: 37 hours per wee- k
Closing date: 2 August 202- 6
Due to the nature of this role, this post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
An exciting opportunity to strengthen our Private Sector Housing Team following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act 2025. We are looking for an exceptional Housing Improvement Officer to join our growing team.
The team delivers the Private Sector Housing service functions, which include (but are not exhaustive), private rental disrepair, housing enforcement, HMO Licencing, HMO Management, empty homes, caravan licencing, Government driven energy schemes, and disabled facility grants.
If you enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment, have a passion to tackle neglected properties and with the right skillset we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for officer who can demonstrate a high level of recent experience and competencies in the following areas:
Expert knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and other housing legislatio
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Practical experience of serving and enforcing the legislatio- n
Experience in using the HHSRS rating syste- m
Practical experience in carrying out housing inspections for both disrepair and property licensin- g
Full driving licence and use of suitable vehicle for business purpose- s
A degree or similar qualification in a relevant subject, such as environmental health or building surveyin
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Any other qualifications or experience that could be transferable, or related to this area of Housin- g
Knowledge and experience of compiling evidence and taking cases to both court and the tribuna- l
We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.
A minimum of 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
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Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Schem- e
Access to over 1000+ instant discounts from favourite retailers, restaurants, food delivery services and attractions via our benefits portal VivUp- .
Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learnin- g
Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasse- s
External Occupational Health servic- e
Cycle to Work Schem- e
Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days in the office per week- )
Access to Employee Assistance Programme 24/- 7
Free parkin- g
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Clare Reynolds on 01474 337878.
The proposed interview date for this role is 5 August 2026.
We do not accept applications by email. You can apply for this job via our online form.
You will be asked to select the job you are applying for and upload a CV and supporting statement. You will also need to provide details of 2 references so please have these available when starting your application.
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You should submit your application by 2 August 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.
