Hybrid Housing Standards Officer - Enforce & Elevate Homes

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Esher; Híbrido; GBP 54 000 - 71 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

HHSRS knowledge

Housing enforcement experience

Enforcement procedures

Legal documentation

Caseload management

Supervising staff

Negotiation

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving licence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.