Housing Standards Enforcer: Protect Residents

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

West Northamptonshire Council seeks an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer to join our Private Sector Housing Team. The role focuses on improving housing standards, safeguarding residents, tackling rogue landlords, and enforcing across the private rented sector.

The ideal candidate will conduct inspections using HHSRS, identify hazards, and take appropriate enforcement action. A degree in Environmental Health and an HHSRS competency qualification are required, with a UK driving licence

Formación

• Degree in Environmental Health or related subject is required.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate poor housing conditions, management failures and unlicensed properties.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices, orders and formal enforcement actions.
• Develop cases for civil penalties, prosecutions and tribunal proceedings.
• Prepare witness statements and evidence bundles and represent the Council in the First-tier Tribunal when required.
• Work with partners such as Police, Fire & Rescue Service, Immigration Enforcement and HMRC to protect residents.

Conocimientos

Investigation skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Regulatory enforcement

Educación

Degree in Environmental Health

HHSRS competency qualification

Descripción del empleo

West Northamptonshire Council seeks an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer to join our Private Sector Housing Team. The role focuses on improving housing standards, safeguarding residents, tackling rogue landlords, and enforcing across the private rented sector.

The ideal candidate will conduct inspections using HHSRS, identify hazards, and take appropriate enforcement action. A degree in Environmental Health and an HHSRS competency qualification are required, with a UK driving licence