Housing Standards Officer

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Esher; Hybride; GBP 54 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

Résumé du poste

4Recruitment Services Ltd. is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer for Esher, Surrey. The role is hybrid, with 2 days remote and 3 days in the district/office, focusing on private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and improving housing standards.

Responsibilities include investigating complaints, assessing hazards with HHSRS, and enforcing statutory actions. Strong knowledge of housing legislation and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in private sector housing enforcement or environmental health.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and supervise junior officers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Investigate complaints and undertake property inspections.
• Assess hazards using HHSRS.
• Take enforcement action including notices, cautions, prosecutions, and court attendance.
• Lead on complex housing standards cases and supervise Housing Standards Officer(s).
• Manage HMO licensing, inspections, compliance and enforcement.
• Support the council's Empty Homes Programme and bring vacant properties back into use.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, solicitors, fire authorities, planners, and partners.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to policy development.

Connaissances

HHSRS knowledge

Housing enforcement experience

Enforcement procedures

Legal documentation

Caseload management

Supervising staff

Negotiation

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving licence

Description du poste

Housing Standards Officer

Location: Esher, Surrey

Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.86 per hour or Umbrella: £36.46 per hour

Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days district/office

We are recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and housing standards to make a real impact on improving housing conditions across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions and undertake property inspections.
• Assess hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Take enforcement action where required, including statutory notices, interviews under caution, prosecutions, and court attendance.
• Lead on complex housing standards cases and supervise Housing Standards Officer(s).
• Manage HMO licensing, inspections, compliance, and enforcement.
• Support the council's Empty Homes Programme by investigating complex cases and helping bring vacant properties back into use.
• Administer Caravan Site Licensing and ensure compliance with licence conditions.
• Promote domestic energy efficiency and support the council's Home Energy Conservation objectives.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, solicitors, fire authorities, planners, and other partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency