Housing Standards Officer

CIH International Housing Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Housing Standards Officer to enhance their Strategic Housing Service. This role is crucial for ensuring the licensing and regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) as demand for Private Rented Sector housing grows. The successful candidate will deliver legally compliant documentation and provide essential advice to the public and officers. With a focus on accuracy and stakeholder engagement, this position requires someone who can work under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality. If you possess strong organizational skills and a passion for housing regulation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret legislation after training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve statutory notices and licenses for HMO licensing.
• Act as the first point of contact for advice on HMO licensing.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Legal Documentation Preparation

Stakeholder Management

HMO Licensing Knowledge

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Housing or Law

Job description

About us:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Standards Officer who can hit the ground running in our Strategic Housing Service. The post will be particularly involved with the licensing and regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). With the demand for Private Rented Sector housing in the borough ever increasing, it is important that the sector is well regulated. Housing is a key strategy priority both locally and nationally

About You:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of legally compliant documentation for officers and the public through the preparation and service of statutory notices and licences within the HMO licensing scheme and other support roles as required. You will act as the crucial initial first point of contact to those seeking advice including legal issues regarding HMO licensing by telephone, e-mail and letter as well as receiving and processing HMO licence applications.

The Ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational skills and experience of working in an environment where a high level of accuracy is essential as well as the ability to identify issues and propose probable solutions. You'll be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret specific areas of legislation after training and have the ability to work to tight deadlines ensuring legal targets are met individually and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to deal diplomatically and confidentially with a range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority both internally and externally.

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**Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role**