Housing Safety Enforcement Officer

Randstad Construction and Property; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Safety Enforcement Officer to ensure safe living conditions in Carlisle, UK. Responsibilities include inspections, risk assessments, and enforcement actions. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing inspections and excellent communication skills. This temporary position offers a rate of £45-55 an hour.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislation.
• Proven experience in conducting housing inspections and enforcing housing standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound judgements independently.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of residential properties to assess for potential hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Determine risk levels associated with identified hazards and appropriate enforcement action.
• Work closely with landlords and tenants to achieve compliance with legislation.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records of inspections.
• Issue enforcement notices when necessary.
• Collaborate with other agencies for complex cases.
• Stay up-to-date on current legislation and best practices.

Skills

Understanding of HHSRS

Experience in housing inspections

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Job title: Housing Safety Enforcement Officer

Rate: £45-55 an hour, weekly pay

Contract: Temporary, 3 month initial duration, possible extension for 3 month rolling basis onwards.

Location: Carslile, Cumberland, Cumbria

IR35 Determination: Outside of scope. Does not apply

Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Housing Safety Enforcement Officer to join their team in the beautiful northern area of the Lakes, carslile and Cumberland, UK. In this rewarding role, you\'ll play a crucial part in ensuring safe and healthy living conditions within their community.

The role

• Carry out inspections of residential properties to assess for potential hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Determine the risk levels associated with identified hazards and determine appropriate enforcement action.
• Work closely with landlords and tenants to achieve compliance with relevant legislation, offering advice and guidance as needed
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records of inspections and enforcement actions
• Issue enforcement notices, including improvement notices and prohibition orders, when necessary
• Collaborate with other agencies, including Environmental Health and Fire Safety, to address complex cases and ensure resident safety
• Stay up-to-date on current legislation and best practices in housing safety

Experience/Qualifications

• A strong understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislation
• Proven experience in conducting housing inspections and enforcing housing standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound judgements independently
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping abilities

Additional information

If you are available and qualified to undertake this contract then please get in touch today.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business