1. Supervise the officers of the team, directing the work load as appropriate to ensure delivery of Council priorities and implementation of the housing strategy. To be responsible for the monitoring, performance and successful completion of the work and appraisal of relevant employees.
2. To be responsible for the day to management and resource allocation of Home Improvement Team members and contractor management
3. As a member of the Management Team, lead in the day to day management and performance of the team against its service standards and purpose. Ensure a thorough and routine understanding of demand, capacity and flow.
4. To be lead officer in carrying out investigations, inspections of dwellings and land in response to service requests and for the purposes of house condition surveys or other programmed work of the section.
5. For the HEART service to inspect properties with regard to the legislation and standards appertaining to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the Decent Homes Standard, Disabled Facilities Grant and other relevant systems, as appropriate.
6. Manage, develop, monitor and appraise those officers for whom you have direct line management responsibility.
7. Work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
8. For private sector housing, in response to service requests / complaints, to carry out surveys and inspections of dwellings, other buildings or land with regard to the requirements of the Housing Acts, Public Health Acts, Environmental Protection Act and other relevant legislation, and supervise the work relating to these work areas.
9. To carry out programmed inspections of Houses in Multiple Occupation, other dwellings, buildings and land with regard to the requirements of the Housing Acts, Public Health Acts, Environmental Protection Act and other relevant legislation and supervise the work relating to these work areas.
10. Inspect properties for the purpose of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and HMO Licensing and regulation, implement and operate relevant policies and strategies that have been allocated to the team, inspect houses to support any schemes in operation and supervise the work relating to these areas.
11. To lead investigations into cases of Harassment and Illegal Eviction and recommend the appropriate action, working in conjunction with the Housing Options Team.
12. Where necessary and appropriate give advice and/or apply the current and future legislation and Council policy with regard to housing renewal and financial assistance especially where related to private rented and empty properties.
13. Instigate informal or formal action in accordance with the Council's Enforcement Policy as a result of service request investigation or programmed inspections, sign notices and liaise with Legal Services.
14. Supervise and co-ordinate other field officers within the section and work with officers of other Council Services, to ensure an adequate and appropriate response is made to service requests and programmed work.
15. Recommend to the Private Sector Housing Manager, the use of court proceedings where necessary and appropriate and implement on agreement. To prepare evidence and statements, and to attend court on behalf of the Council as required.
16. Ensure that work undertaken complies with statutory requirements including Health and Safety, Construction Design and Management Regulations and Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations. Advise clients regarding the quality of the work carried out and recommend payment of from Shared Service monies where appropriate.
17. Prepare reports and recommendations for use by the Private Sector Housing Manager on the results of inspections/surveys made.

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