Housing Standards Officer

SMarTRE Tools; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated Housing Standards Officer to join their team. This role involves investigating housing offences, drafting statutory notices, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with housing regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of housing legislation and demonstrate excellent complaint-handling skills. Join a forward-thinking local authority that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing standards and legislation.
• Ability to investigate housing offences and draft Notices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing offences related to HHSRS breaches.
• Conduct routine inspections and respond to complaints.

Skills

Housing Standards Knowledge

Legislation Understanding

Complaint Handling

Education

Relevant Housing Qualification

Job description

Housing Standards Officer Role

If you are seeking your next Housing Standards assignment, a local authority client in the North West is currently looking for an experienced Housing Standards Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate possible housing offences related to breaches of HHSRS.
• Draft and serve statutory Notices and Orders under housing legislation.
• Conduct routine HMO inspections and respond to housing-related complaints.
• Handle general housing complaints and service requests.

g2 Recruitment is committed to promoting equality of opportunity. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or any other characteristic protected by law.