Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c69-bbbc-70df-bf09-5ad1f6867b0c/citizen-and-consumer-protection-officer-accommodation-team-x1-kb060821 closed GB open procedure # Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Accommodation Team) x1 KB060821 [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £7,006 to £8,010 Published 22 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 11 Aug 2021 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender Job Title Citizen and Consumer Protection Officer (Accommodation Team) x1 Rate of Pay: £18.00 per hour (PAYE) (Roles falls within IR35). ### Hours: 37 per week Location: Court House, West Bromwich ### Start Date: ASAP ### Contract type: Agency Ends 30th September 2021 Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The Citizen and Consumer Protection (Accommodation) Team are looking to recruit a motivated, well-organised individual as an inspecting officer to enforce housing standards in the private residential sector in Sandwell, with suitable qualifications and private sector housing enforcement experience who is able to manage complex workloads and prioritise casework with minimal supervision. The role is essentially a Buildings Inspector carrying out building inspections. The Citizen and Consumer Protection (Accommodation) Team deals with requests for assistance from private tenants and occupiers, provides advice to landlords and is engaged in multi-agency initiatives to improve living conditions across the borough. Sandwell, in the heart of the West Midlands is a progressive and forward-looking authority at the forefront of many innovative approaches to urban regeneration. You will be: • Qualified to BTEC HNC/HND level in Building/Surveying or a qualified Environmental Health Officer • Certified competent in carrying out HHSRS surveying You will have: • Experience in private sector housing enforcement, including the preparation of cases, prosecutions with experience of appearing in court being advantageous. • Sound knowledge of construction and an awareness of the legal process relevant to this area of work. • Be able to evidence a good working knowledge and experience in enforcing the Housing Act 2004, using and understanding the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, Housing and Planning Act 2016, The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990 • Experience in multi-agency enforcement work around modern slavery and exploitation relating to HMOs and illegal residential conversions is advantageous. • Knowledge and experience of civil penalties from Housing Act disrepair and HMO management regulation breaches. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. No DBS is required for this role. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to [templink\_1@sandwell.gov.uk](mailto:templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk) along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are ... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc) You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Friday 30th April 2021 at 12:00pm ### Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc) You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 11th August 2021 12:00pm Midday Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/29b55f5b-0486-4996-ba49-161af2524842) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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