Private Sector Housing Officer

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client in the City of London is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer to handle complaints about housing disrepair and enforce housing regulations. The role involves site visits twice a week with three days of remote work. Candidates should have relevant experience and a sound understanding of housing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Investigation of housing disrepair complaints and enforcement actions.
• Mandatory licensing and enforcement of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).

Job description

One of my local authority clients in the East of England are currently on the search for a Private Sector Housing Officer.

Role Duties

• Investigation of complaints regarding housing disrepair, in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where appropriate, to initiate and follow through formal enforcement action under Housing Act 2004.
• Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) including investigation and enforcement of unlicensed HMOs.

You will be required on site 2 days per week with the remaining 3 days working from home.

Feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed) to discuss further.