Hybrid Housing Enforcement Officer – Private Sector

SOLOS Consultants Ltd; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 31.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SOLOS Consultants Ltd. is seeking an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer for an initial 3-month contract in Hackney, East London. The role is hybrid, with 2 days in the office, and involves enforcing housing standards in the private sector.

Strong knowledge of Housing Act 2004, HHSRS assessments, and enforcement actions is essential. Degree in Environmental Health and HHSRS training are required; good communication and independent workload management are expected.

Formación

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Health and HHSRS assessor training.
• Experience in Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health.
• Experience inspecting properties and conducting HHSRS assessments.
• Knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and housing legislation.
• Experience preparing or serving statutory enforcement notices.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake property inspections and investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions within the private rented sector.
• Carry out HHSRS assessments and identify Category 1 and 2 hazards.
• Investigate breaches of housing legislation and take enforcement action.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices, including Improvement Notices and Prohibition Orders.
• Investigate and enforce licensing requirements for HMO and private rented properties.
• Monitor landlord and agent compliance with licensing conditions.
• Prepare enforcement reports and documentation for penalties, prosecutions, and tribunals.
• Investigate cases under Housing Act 2004 and related provisions.
• Provide advice to landlords, tenants and stakeholders.
• Support Disabled Facilities Grants and minor adaptations when required.

Conocimientos

Property inspections

HHSRS assessments

Housing Act 2004 knowledge

Enforcement actions

HMO licensing knowledge

Communication skills

Independent workload management

Educación

Environmental Health degree or equivalent

HHSRS assessor training

Descripción del empleo

SOLOS Consultants Ltd. is seeking an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer for an initial 3-month contract in Hackney, East London. The role is hybrid, with 2 days in the office, and involves enforcing housing standards in the private sector.

Strong knowledge of Housing Act 2004, HHSRS assessments, and enforcement actions is essential. Degree in Environmental Health and HHSRS training are required; good communication and independent workload management are expected.