Private Sector Housing Enforcement & Standards Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is supporting a Local Authority in the East Midlands by sourcing a Private Sector Housing Officer. The role focuses on enforcing Housing Act 2004, conducting HHSRS inspections, and managing disrepair and damp/mould investigations to ensure compliance in private sector housing.

The contractor will handle a varied caseload, including HMO licensing duties, and will serve statutory notices as enforcement action progresses. Strong knowledge of housing standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority Private Sector Housing or Housing Standards.
• Strong knowledge of housing enforcement legislation.
• Experience conducting HHSRS inspections.
• Background in damp and mould investigations.
• Experience handling disrepair and private sector housing complaints.
• Knowledge of HMO licensing and compliance.
• Ability to take enforcement action and serve statutory notices.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Housing Act 2004 enforcement activity.
• Undertaking HHSRS inspections and assessments.
• Investigating damp and mould complaints.
• Managing private sector housing complaints and disrepair cases.
• Delivering HMO licensing and compliance work.
• Serving statutory notices and progressing enforcement action.

Skills

Housing enforcement

HHSRS inspections

Damp and mould investigations

Disrepair handling

HMO licensing & compliance

Enforcement action & notices

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is supporting a Local Authority in the East Midlands by sourcing a Private Sector Housing Officer. The role focuses on enforcing Housing Act 2004, conducting HHSRS inspections, and managing disrepair and damp/mould investigations to ensure compliance in private sector housing.

The contractor will handle a varied caseload, including HMO licensing duties, and will serve statutory notices as enforcement action progresses. Strong knowledge of housing standards is essential.