Hybrid Housing Enforcement Officer – Inspections

Civic Recruitment Limited; Farndon; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Housing Enforcement Officer on a 2-month contract. The role focuses on inspecting the private rented sector, enforcing housing standards, and applying HHSRS assessments across West Northamptonshire with potential site visits to HMOs.

Hybrid working is available, with on-site requirements at Northampton sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive Housing Enforcement experience, full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and a current Enhanced

Qualifications

• Recent and substantial Housing Enforcement experience.
• Strong Private Sector Housing experience.
• Current HHSRS competency.
• Experience conducting HHSRS inspections and assessments.
• Experience serving enforcement notices under Housing legislation.
• Experience using regulatory powers within Housing Act 2004 and Private Sector Housing Enforcement.
• Proven experience issuing Enforcement Notices.
• Experience investigating poor housing conditions, overcrowding, unlicensed HMOs.
• Experience preparing enforcement cases.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections across the private rented sector.
• Conduct HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) assessments.
• Investigate complaints relating to disrepair, hazards, overcrowding, and housing-related nuisance.
• Prepare schedules of works and serve statutory notices.
• Undertake enforcement activity under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
• Issue Civil Financial Penalties against landlords where appropriate.
• Prepare cases for prosecution, enforcement action, and civil penalties.
• Support Rent Repayment Order cases.
• Conduct interviews under caution.
• Execute warrants of entry where required.
• Carry out works in default.
• Support HMO licensing activities.
• Process Mandatory and Additional Licensing applications.
• Ensure compliance with licence conditions and HMO Management Regulations.
• Prepare evidence for Court and First Tier Tribunal hearings.
• Work with Planning, Benefits, Police, Trading Standards, Fire Service, Immigration, ASB Teams and Housing colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records using Office 365 and regulatory IT systems.
• Contribute to intelligence-led enforcement initiatives.

Skills

Driving licence

Regulatory enforcement

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Housing Enforcement Officer on a 2-month contract. The role focuses on inspecting the private rented sector, enforcing housing standards, and applying HHSRS assessments across West Northamptonshire with potential site visits to HMOs.

Hybrid working is available, with on-site requirements at Northampton sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive Housing Enforcement experience, full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and a current Enhanced