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Are you looking to kick start your career in local government?
Do you want to work in a rewarding role with career progression opportunities and job satisfaction?
We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join us here as a key member of the Housing Standards Team at Boston Borough Council.
What does the Housing Standards team do….
You will work alongside a supportive Team to help improve housing conditions in the private rented sector, licensing of HMO’s, Immigration Inspections, Homes For Ukraine requests and assist in bringing empty properties back into use.
You will be part of a small team of Officers based in the Boston office. This is a busy and varied role and full training will be given.
What do Housing Standards do and offer?…
Housing Standards Officers undertake inspections of domestic properties, including HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) and rented properties in the borough. This involves the licensing of HMO properties and action taken to alleviate deficiencies in residential accommodation.
What will I be doing?…
You will assist the officers by:
Answering queries and information gathering from tenants, agents and landlords by letter, email and telephone.
Updating the housing standards software systems to enter and retrieve information as required.
Working with officers to help prepare for cases taken to court or tribunals.
Assisting HMO licensing by printing and posting documents as required.
Liaising with agents and landlords to complete HMO applications, checking documents for accuracy before passing to officers for inspections.
Raising purchase orders for services such as stationery.
Working with owners of empty domestic properties to bring them back into use. This will involve investigative work such as tracing owners and advising them of options.
To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post and grade as may be specified by the Service Manager (Safer Communities), Team Leader and Senior Housing Standards Officer.
What do we need from you?
A good communicator with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Proficient in data entry with a keen eye for accuracy and consistent records.
Ability to prioritise and manage daily tasks under own initiative.
A willingness to learn with the possibility of further progression for the right candidate.
If you are an enthusiastic individual looking for an opportunity to be part of an exciting and fast-paced service while developing your skills, we would love to hear from you!
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.6% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test Voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Ian Grimwood on 07929 356545.
The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
