Housing Standards Officer

Project overview

Housing Standards Officer

Brief Summary

Our local authority client based in Kent is searching for a Housing Standards Officer to join their Private Sector Housing team. They are looking for an experienced officer to join on a contract basis for a minimum of 6 months, with the possibility of extension. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running and manage a varied Housing Standards caseload from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Required Experience

Desirable

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply below.

• Carry out HHSRS inspections within the private rented sector.
• Investigate housing condition complaints, including damp and mould.
• Undertake enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices where required.
• Inspect and regulate HMOs to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Manage a caseload of private sector housing enforcement cases.
• Maintain accurate records and update cases using Uniform.
• Previous experience within a local authority Housing Standards or Private Sector Housing team.
• Strong knowledge of HHSRS and Housing Act 2004 legislation.
• Experience carrying out property inspections and enforcement work.
• Experience serving statutory notices and managing enforcement cases.
• Experience investigating damp and mould complaints.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.
• HHSRS 2 experience.
• Experience using Uniform.
• HMO licensing and compliance experience.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: GB