Housing Standards & HMO Enforcement Officer

Cumberland Council; Workington; Sur place; GBP 44 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation package available

Résumé du poste

Cumberland Council in Workington is recruiting for an Environmental Health officer focusing on private sector housing. You will provide technical advice, investigate housing complaints, maintain case records, and lead HMOs licensing and enforcement under the Housing Act 2004.

We offer a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £44,253–£45,529 per year, 37 hours per week, plus relocation support to help you move to the area. Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026.

Responsabilités

• To provide technical advice to residents, landlords, Elected Members and senior officers on environmental health in the specialist area of private sector housing.
• To investigate housing complaints using the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation (MEES, Electrical Safety Standards etc).
• To ensure the case management system is kept up to date and holds all relevant information related to individual cases.
• To lead on the licensing of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOS)
• To lead on any enforcement required under the Housing Act 2004, liaising with the council’s legal department where appropriate, in line with the Cumberland Enforcement Policy.

Description du poste

Cumberland Council in Workington is recruiting for an Environmental Health officer focusing on private sector housing. You will provide technical advice, investigate housing complaints, maintain case records, and lead HMOs licensing and enforcement under the Housing Act 2004.

We offer a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £44,253–£45,529 per year, 37 hours per week, plus relocation support to help you move to the area. Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026.