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Triumph Consultants Ltd; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Ltd is seeking a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer to perform HHSRS inspections, identify hazards, and take enforcement action to protect tenants and ensure safe housing. The contract is for 3 months in Northampton NN1 1ED, with a 37.5 hour week and driving requirement.

The role requires competency in HHSRS, housing legislation enforcement powers, and experience issuing penalties under the Housing Act 2004.

Qualifications

• Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme certified competency
• Recent and substantial experience carrying out housing inspections and enforcement activity
• Strong working knowledge of housing legislation with proven enforcement powers
• Experience issuing Civil Financial Penalties under Housing Act 2004 with hands-on action
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal training or supervision
• Experience working with or preparing cases for the First Tier Housing Tribunal would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Undertake property inspections, HHSRS assessments, and prepare schedules of work
• Draft and serve notices as part of enforcement actions
• Collaborate with owners and managers of licensable HMOs to ensure licensing and maintenance
• Respond to complaints about disrepair and nuisance in the private sector and investigate
• Work with internal and external authorities to investigate and accomplish goals
• Maintain professional competence and keep up to date with private sector housing enforcement developments

Skills

HHSRS inspections

Enforcement action

Housing legislation

Driving license

Case preparation

Civil Penalties

Job description

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

Triumph Consultants are looking for a Private SectorHousing Enforcement Officer to carry out HHSRS inspections, identifying hazards, and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary to protect tenants and maintain safe housing conditions. Contract is for 3 months in NorthamptonNN1 1ED .

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

Pay Rate: £21.67 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 37.5 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Location:Northampton NN1 1ED

Must hold a full Driving License and have access to a car for business purposes

Key requirements

Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme certified competency

Recent and substantial experience carrying out housing inspections and enforcement activity

Strong working knowledge of housing legislation with proven experience applying enforcement powers

Proven experience issuing Civil Financial Penalties under the Housing Act 2004 (candidates must be able to demonstrate hands-on experience taking action and issuing penalties, not just an understanding of the legislation)

Ability to hit the ground running with minimal training or supervision

Experience of working with or preparing cases for the First Tier Housing Tribunal would be advantageous.

Key responsibilities

Undertake a range of activities including property inspections, HHSRS assessments, the drafting of schedules of work and the preparation and serving of notices

Work collaboratively with the owners and managers of licensable HMOs to ensure that their properties are licensed, well managed and maintained

Respond to complaints about serious disrepair and housing-related nuisance in the private sector and, through investigation

Work proactively with internal and external authorities to investigate and accomplish role

Maintain professional competence and keep abreast of developments in relation to private sector housing enforcement

Reference:Northampton RQ1780355

Job Ref: RQ1780355

Anticipated Length of Assignment:Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.