Housing Enforcement Officer

Insight Executive Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Insight Executive Group is seeking a Housing Enforcement Officer to support the improvement of housing standards within the private rented sector. The role involves inspecting properties, addressing disrepair and working with landlords, residents and partner agencies to ensure compliance.

The position is hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The successful candidate will have experience in private sector housing or housing enforcement and knowledge of HHSRS, HMO

Qualifications

• Experience in private sector housing or housing enforcement.
• Knowledge of HHSRS, HMO legislation and private sector housing legislation.
• Strong communication and investigative skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections and housing condition assessments, including HHSRS assessments.
• Investigate complaints and identify appropriate solutions and interventions.
• Work with landlords and HMO managers to improve standards and ensure compliance.
• Support licensing and enforcement activity, including notices, civil penalties and rent repayment orders where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Keep up to date with relevant housing legislation, guidance and best practice.

Skills

Communication

Investigative skills

Stakeholder engagement

Housing enforcement

Job description

Housing Enforcement Officer - Private sector housing

Temporary l 37.5 per week l 3 months l Hybrid

3 days office / 2 days WFH

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Enforcement Officer to support the improvement of housing standards within the private rented sector.

The successful candidate will work with landlords, letting agents, residents and partner agencies to address housing conditions, support HMO compliance and help resolve issues including disrepair, overcrowding, harassment and unlawful eviction.

Key Responsibilities as a Housing Enforcement Officer

• Carry out property inspections and housing condition assessments, including HHSRS assessments.
• Investigate complaints and identify appropriate solutions and interventions.
• Work with landlords and HMO managers to improve standards and ensure compliance.
• Support licensing and enforcement activity, including notices, civil penalties and rent repayment orders where appropriate.
• Work closely with partner agencies including housing, planning, police, fire and rescue and trading standards.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Keep up to date with relevant housing legislation, guidance and best practice.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in private sector housing, housing enforcement, environmental health, HMO management or a related field.

You should have strong communication and investigative skills, be confident working with a range of stakeholders and have a practical, solutions-focused approach to improving housing standards.

Knowledge of HHSRS, HMO legislation and private sector housing legislation is required.