Housing Officer

Buckingham Futures; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to work in Kent. This role involves investigating housing complaints, inspecting residential properties, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, strong report-writing skills, and relevant qualifications such as membership in CIEH or RICS. The position offers a fixed-term contract with standard office hours and fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Experience inspecting residential and multi-occupied properties.
• HHSRS qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate private sector housing complaints from tenants or residents.
• Inspect residential properties for compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct detailed HHSRS assessments for hazards.
• Provide guidance to landlords and tenants regarding legal obligations.
• Take enforcement action when necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

Understanding of Housing Act 2004

Report writing

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional membership (CIEH, RICS, CIH)

HHSRS qualification

Job description

Buckingham Futures is partnering with a Local Authority in Kent to recruit experiencedPrivate SectorHousingOfficers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work onhousingsafety, compliance, and enforcement in the private sector.

Key Details

• Location: Kent
• Contract: Fixed Term
• Working pattern: Standard office hours with fieldwork and inspections
• Travel: Access to a car is essential for visiting multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Investigate private sectorhousingcomplaints from tenants or residents
• Inspect residential properties, includingHousesin Multiple Occupation (HMOs), assessing compliance with health, safety, andhousingstandards
• Conduct detailedHHSRSassessments for hazards such as fire risk, overcrowding, damp, sanitation issues, and structural defects
• Provide guidance to landlords and tenants regarding their legal obligations
• Take enforcement action where necessary, including serving notices or escalating to court
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely records of inspections and enforcement actions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies for complex cases
• Contribute tohousingpolicy and procedural improvements

Requirements

• Deep knowledge ofHousingHealth and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Strong understanding ofHousingAct 2004
• Experience inspecting residential and multi-occupied properties, including fire safety compliance
• Relevant degree or professional membership (CIEH, RICS, CIH)
• HHSRS qualification essential
• Strong organisational, report-writing, and decision-making skills

Contact

020 8125 4321
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