Private Sector Housing Officer

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency seeks an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join their housing team in the East Midlands. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience with HHSRS inspections in a local authority setting. Responsibilities include investigating housing offenses, drafting statutory Notices, conducting inspections, and addressing complaints. This position is primarily on-site, with some remote working. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of housing legislation and excellent complaint handling skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting HHSRS inspections in a local authority setting.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation.
• Experience in drafting statutory Notices and Orders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate possible housing offenses for breaching HHSRS.
• Draft and serve statutory Notices and Orders under housing legislation.
• Conduct routine HMO inspections and respond to housing complaints.
• Handle general housing complaints and service requests.

Skills

HHSRS inspections

Housing legislation knowledge

Complaint handling

Job description

Should you be looking for your next assignment, one of my local authority clients based in East Midlands is currently on the search for an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join their existing housing team.

You will be stationed as a minimum 3-days out on site/in office, with the remaining days spent remotely.

Responsibilities

• Investigate possible housing offenses for breaching HHSRS.
• Drafting and service of statutory Notices and Orders under housing legislation.
• Carry out routine HMO inspections and respond to housing related complaints.
• Respond to general housing complaints and service requests.

Qualifications

There is an expectancy to hit the ground running therefore recent previous experience conducting HHSRS inspections (minimum 2 years) within a local authority setting is essential.