Private Sector Housing Officer

Varnom & Ross Ltd.; Essex; Hybride; GBP 41 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Private Sector Housing Officer in Essex is sought for a 3-month rolling contract with a hybrid working pattern (2 days on site, remainder remote). You will manage HMO licensing, conduct HHSRS inspections, enforce housing standards, and respond to housing complaints. Experience in local authority Private Sector Housing teams is essential.

The role requires strong knowledge of licensing, enforcement and landlord-tenant collaboration to ensure compliance with housing legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a local authority Private Sector Housing team.
• Knowledge of HMO licensing, HHSRS and housing enforcement.

Responsabilités

• HMO licensing
• HHSRS inspections and assessments
• Housing enforcement
• Investigating housing complaints
• Preparing notices and enforcement documentation
• Working with landlords and tenants to ensure compliance with housing legislation

Connaissances

HMO licensing knowledge

HHSRS knowledge

Housing enforcement experience

Description du poste

Private Sector Housing Officer – Essex

I’m currently recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer to join a Council in Essex on an initial 3-month rolling contract.

The role is paying up to £50 per hour and offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 2 days per week required on site and the remainder working from home.

The role will cover a range of private sector housing duties, including:

• HMO licensing

• HHSRS inspections and assessments

• Housing enforcement

• Investigating housing complaints

• Preparing notices and enforcement documentation

• Working with landlords and tenants to ensure compliance with housing legislation

You’ll need previous experience within a local authority Private Sector Housing team, with good knowledge of HMO licensing, HHSRS and housing enforcement.

The contract is initially for 3 months on a rolling basis, with a rate of up to £50 per hour.