Private Sector Housing Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Dundee; In loco; GBP 57.000 - 81.000; Tempo pieno

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Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer for a Dorset local authority, on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on conducting HHSRS inspections, mandatory HMO licensing checks, and enforcing private sector housing standards under relevant legislation.

The ideal candidate will have strong housing enforcement experience, the ability to manage complex cases independently, and be capable of supporting a busy service from ASAP start.

Competenze

• Experience with Private Sector Housing within a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of HHSRS, housing enforcement, and HMO licensing.
• Ability to manage complex cases independently.

Mansioni

• Undertaking HHSRS inspections and producing reports.
• Carrying out mandatory HMO licensing inspections.
• Managing cases relating to Renters' Rights Act and private sector legislation.
• Investigating housing compliance issues and taking enforcement action when necessary.
• Handling additional private sector housing matters including nuisances, MEES, and electrical safety regulations.

Conoscenze

HHSRS inspections

HMO licensing inspections

enforcement

compliance

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Private Sector Housing Officer

A local authority in Dorset are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an officer with strong housing enforcement and compliance experience who can hit the ground running and support a busy service.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking HHSRS inspections and producing associated reports.
• Carrying out mandatory HMO licensing inspections.
• Managing cases relating to the Renters' Rights Act and wider private sector housing legislation.
• Investigating housing compliance issues and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Handling a range of additional private sector housing matters including:
  • Statutory nuisances
  • Electrical Safety Regulations
  • Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
  • General housing standards and compliance work

Requirements

• Previous experience working within Private Sector Housing for a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of HHSRS, housing enforcement, and HMO licensing.
• Ability to manage complex cases independently.

Contract Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Rate: £50 per hour
• Hours: 37 hours per week