Housing Enforcement Officer – HMO & Disrepair Specialist

Stonehouse Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer for a Midlands local authority on a contract basis. The role focuses on raising standards in the Private Rented Sector using intelligence-led enforcement and HHSRS interventions.

You will handle disrepair cases, damp and mould, and unlicensed HMOs, applying Civil Penalties, RROs, and other enforcement tools. Collaboration with Planning, Trading Standards, Fire & Rescue and Police is essential to targeted operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK Local Authority Private Sector Housing enforcement team.
• Knowledge of Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, and HMO Regulations.
• Experience issuing statutory notices and preparing cases for court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and assess hazards under HHSRS.
• Regulate licensable HMOs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare prosecutions or Civil Penalty cases and give evidence in court.
• Collaborate with Planning, ASB, Trading Standards, Fire & Rescue and Police.
• Respond to disrepair, damp, mould, or unlawful evictions within PRS.

Skills

Housing enforcement

HHSRS knowledge

HMO licensing

Evidence gathering

Court preparation

Tools

M3

Civica

Uniform

Job description

Stonehouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer for a Midlands local authority on a contract basis. The role focuses on raising standards in the Private Rented Sector using intelligence-led enforcement and HHSRS interventions.

You will handle disrepair cases, damp and mould, and unlicensed HMOs, applying Civil Penalties, RROs, and other enforcement tools. Collaboration with Planning, Trading Standards, Fire & Rescue and Police is essential to targeted operations.