Private Sector Housing Inspector & Enforcement Officer

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave starting at 25 days plus

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts and salarySacrifice

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to inspect homes, assess hazards with HHSRS, and progress cases from initial inspection to enforcement actions. You will work across Bromsgrove and Redditch, applying housing legislation and coordinating with landlords and tenants to improve living conditions.

A driving licence and relevant Environmental Health qualification are preferred; join a supportive team dedicated to safer,

Qualifications

• Experience of housing inspections and enforcement within residential settings.
• Good understanding of building construction, common defects and repairs.
• Experience of investigating housing complaints and taking formal enforcement action.
• Experience of preparing legal notices, schedules of works and supporting evidence.
• Knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and applying housing legislation in practice.
• Ability to assess information, make fair decisions and explain the reasons for decisions.
• Good communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Experience of managing workload and keeping clear records.
• A relevant qualification in Environmental Health, Housing, Building Surveying, Construction or related subject, or equivalent practical experience.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting homes and using HHSRS to identify and assess housing hazards.
• Investigating complaints about poor housing conditions and breaches of housing law.
• Identifying building defects and suitable repairs or improvements.
• Applying knowledge of construction to identify repairs and improvements.
• Preparing and serving legal notices, schedules of works and enforcement documents.
• Gathering evidence, preparing reports and supporting civil penalties, appeals or prosecutions when needed.
• Inspecting HMOs, checking licence conditions and investigating breaches of management regulations.
• Applying housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and related laws.
• Managing cases and making fair, evidence-based enforcement decisions.
• Working with landlords, tenants, agents and other organisations to improve housing standards.

Skills

Housing inspections

Enforcement actions

Building construction

Case management

Communication

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to inspect homes, assess hazards with HHSRS, and progress cases from initial inspection to enforcement actions. You will work across Bromsgrove and Redditch, applying housing legislation and coordinating with landlords and tenants to improve living conditions.

A driving licence and relevant Environmental Health qualification are preferred; join a supportive team dedicated to safer,