Empty Property Officer

This role initially is a 2 year contractWe are seeking a dedicated and proactive Empty Property Officer to join our clients team. To contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of the Council''s Empty Property Strategy, 10 Year Vision and masterplan - to bring empty properties into use through utilising a range of statutory powers and funding a range of statutory and voluntary provisions contained within the strategy and relevant funding programmes.ResponsibilitiesIn conjunction with the Housing Standards Manager and Environmental Health Service Manager to develop and implement the Empty Property StrategyTo bring empty properties back into use using statutory and voluntary provisions.To trace and communicate with owners of empty properties to facilitate the return of the property to use.To be the first point of contact for all empty property enquiriesTo support the activity of the councils enforcement group in relation to complex enforcement cases. and coordinate the activities of targeted interventions to properties/areas with regeneration, conservation, planning, strategic housing and environmental health To arrange and undertake property inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to determine property condition, categorise risks and recommend actionRequirements:Experience in a simliar position from a housing authority, local authority etc.Relevant qualification to a minimum of HND Level in a relevant subject (e.g. housing, ..... full job details .....