Housing Standards Inspector — Private Sector

Mid Devon; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Devon is seeking a Regulatory Officer (Private Sector Housing) in Tiverton. The post focuses on inspecting residential properties, investigating housing complaints and assessing living conditions to ensure private rented homes meet required standards.

You will advise landlords, tenants and homeowners, take proportionate enforcement action when needed and collaborate with partner agencies on housing initiatives and grants. Training on HHSRS and related powers is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of private sector housing enforcement, including HHSRS.
• Knowledge of HHSRS 2; drafting statutory notices and providing remedial advice is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential properties and investigate housing complaints.
• Assess housing conditions and provide advice to landlords, tenants and homeowners.
• Take proportionate enforcement action to secure compliance with housing legislation.
• Support private sector housing initiatives and grant work.
• Collaborate with landlords, tenants, homeowners and partner agencies.

Skills

Housing enforcement knowledge

HHSRS understanding

Public health impact

Job description

Mid Devon is seeking a Regulatory Officer (Private Sector Housing) in Tiverton. The post focuses on inspecting residential properties, investigating housing complaints and assessing living conditions to ensure private rented homes meet required standards.

You will advise landlords, tenants and homeowners, take proportionate enforcement action when needed and collaborate with partner agencies on housing initiatives and grants. Training on HHSRS and related powers is provided.