Private Sector Housing Officer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Bridlington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council seeks two experienced officers for the Private Sector Housing Team in Bridlington and Goole. The role involves applying HHSRS, enforcing housing standards, and providing regulatory guidance to local businesses. A degree or equivalent is required, with a strong focus on enforcement actions and working with minimal supervision.

The positions are fixed-term (until end-March 2027), 37 hours per week, with blended working opportunities in Bridlington and Goole.

Qualifications

• Experience with Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify property conditions and risks.
• Working knowledge of legislation covering private sector tenancies (Renters Rights Act).
• Experience in regulatory enforcement activity, including serving notices, enforcement action, emergency remedial action and prosecutions.

Responsibilities

• Use enforcement powers and tools and provide regulatory advice to local businesses.
• Serve notices and take enforcement action as required, including emergency remedial actions and prosecutions.
• Ensure that works meet required standards within agreed timescales, in Bridlington and Goole.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

HHSRS knowledge

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:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• support for CPD
• other training opportunities
• discounted gym membership
• agile and flexible working options

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