Private Sector Housing Inspector

4Recruitment Services Ltd; East Suffolk, West Suffolk; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support the Private Sector Housing team across East Suffolk and West Suffolk on an interim basis. The role involves driving housing standards, conducting property inspections and enforcing housing legislation.

Ideally you have Local Authority Private Sector Housing experience, strong HHSRS knowledge, and a track record in enforcement and issuing statutory notices.

Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority Private Sector Housing
• Strong knowledge of HHSRS and housing enforcement legislation
• Proven experience conducting property inspections and preparing enforcement documentation
• Experience preparing statutory notices and managing enforcement cases through to resolution
• Understanding of housing hazards and enforcement processes
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Familiarity with Renters' Rights legislation and housing reforms

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of privately rented properties across East Suffolk and West Suffolk
• Investigate housing complaints and identify hazards using HHSRS
• Liaise with tenants, landlords, managing agents and stakeholders
• Arrange and undertake property visits and inspections
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and enforcement documentation
• Serve statutory notices where required and progress enforcement action
• Support housing standards enforcement, including possible civil penalties
• Apply current housing legislation and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

HHSRS knowledge

Housing enforcement

Property inspections

Enforcement documentation

Statutory notices

Civil penalties

Housing legislation

Driving licence

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support the Private Sector Housing team across East Suffolk and West Suffolk on an interim basis. The role involves driving housing standards, conducting property inspections and enforcing housing legislation.

Ideally you have Local Authority Private Sector Housing experience, strong HHSRS knowledge, and a track record in enforcement and issuing statutory notices.