Private Sector Housing Inspector: Enforce & Inspect Standards

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting an Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer on an interim basis to support its Private Sector Housing team across East Suffolk and West Suffolk. The role focuses on delivering housing standards, property inspections and enforcement activity during an 8-16 week period.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections of privately rented properties, investigating complaints and preparing enforcement documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Experience enforcing housing standards and related legislation.
• Proven ability to inspect privately rented properties and assess hazards.
• Experience preparing statutory notices and progressing enforcement actions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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 and other stakeholders.
• Arrange and undertake property visits and inspections.
• Prepare inspection reports and enforcement documentation.

Skills

HHSRS knowledge

Housing enforcement

Property inspections

Enforcement documentation

UK driving licence

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is recruiting an Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer on an interim basis to support its Private Sector Housing team across East Suffolk and West Suffolk. The role focuses on delivering housing standards, property inspections and enforcement activity during an 8-16 week period.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections of privately rented properties, investigating complaints and preparing enforcement documentation.