Private Sector Housing Officer

CIH International Housing Group; Bridlington; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking two experienced professionals for a Private Sector Housing enforcement role based in Bridlington and Goole with blended working. You will apply HHSRS knowledge, enforce notices, and take legal action as needed to improve housing conditions.

The role requires a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory enforcement activity, including service of notices and taking enforcement action such as emergency remedial action and prosecutions.
• Direct experience of using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify property conditions and risks.
• Working knowledge of legislation covering private sector tenancies, including the Renters Rights Act.

Responsibilities

• Identify property conditions and risks using HHSRS and apply appropriate enforcement powers.
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to local businesses and stakeholders.
• Carry out enforcement actions within timescales and ensure compliance with required standards.
• Work effectively as part of a team with minimal supervision and a flexible, can-do approach.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement experience

HHSRS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Education

Equivalent degree level

Job description

The job itself

Job Term: Fixed Term x2

Place of Work: Bridlington and Goole

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the council's Private Sector Housing Team based in Bridlington and Goole with blended working opportunities. We seek two experienced individuals qualified to relevant equivalent degree level who have drive, enthusiasm and transferable regulatory enforcement skills.

Due to the specialist nature of this role, it is essential that you are already trained, competent and have direct experience of using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify property conditions and risks and have working knowledge of relevant legislation covering private sector tenancies, including the Renters Rights Act. Where improvements are required, you will ensure that works are carried out to the required standards within agreed timescales.

A flexible approach together with professionalism, excellent communication skills and a positive 'can do' attitude are essential as is the ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team towards shared goals. You will also use the full range of enforcement powers and tools and provide regulatory advice and guidance to local businesses.

You must have experience in regulatory enforcement activity, particularly in the service of relevant notices and taking enforcement action including emergency remedial action and taking of legal action. Ie penalty charge notices and prosecutions.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, are resilient, adaptable to change and have good interpersonal skills then this could be the job for you.

Hours: 37 per week as part of a temporary fixed-term contract (until end of March 2027).

BENEFITS: We offer benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, support for CPD and other training opportunities, discounted gym membership together with agile and flexible working options.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Russell Lee or Michael Holling, email [e-mail]