Housing Standards Lead: HMO Licensing & Enforcement

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Claygate; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd in Esher, Surrey, is recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to enforce private sector housing, oversee HMO licensing, and improve housing conditions across the borough.

You will investigate complaints, assess hazards with HHSRS, take enforcement action, and supervise junior officers. The role includes liaising with landlords, tenants, solicitors, and partner agencies, with hybrid working (2 days remote, 3 days in district/office).

Qualifications

• Experience in private sector housing enforcement or environmental health.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, HMO licensing, and enforcement procedures.
• Experience preparing legal documentation and attending court or tribunals.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and supervise junior officers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and inspect properties.
• Assess hazards using HHSRS.
• Take enforcement actions including notices and court attendance.
• Lead complex cases and supervise Housing Standards Officer(s).
• Manage HMO licensing, inspections, compliance and enforcement.
• Support Empty Homes Programme investigations and bring vacant properties back into use.
• Promote energy efficiency and assist Home Energy Conservation objectives.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, solicitors, fire authorities, planners and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Housing enforcement

HHSRS knowledge

HMO licensing

Court experience

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Supervising juniors

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd in Esher, Surrey, is recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to enforce private sector housing, oversee HMO licensing, and improve housing conditions across the borough.

You will investigate complaints, assess hazards with HHSRS, take enforcement action, and supervise junior officers. The role includes liaising with landlords, tenants, solicitors, and partner agencies, with hybrid working (2 days remote, 3 days in district/office).