Private Sector Housing Officer

Park Avenue Recruitment; Essex; Híbrido; GBP 69 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Park Avenue Recruitment seeks an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer in Essex on a hybrid, six-month initial contract. You will inspect HMOs and privately rented properties, perform HHSRS assessments, and investigate housing complaints while ensuring compliance with housing legislation.

You will liaise with landlords and tenants, prepare notices, and contribute to service improvements. A degree in Environmental Health and HHSRS qualification are preferred.

Qualificações

• Experience within a Local Authority, working in Private Sector Housing/Environmental Health.
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
• Experience carrying out property inspections and HHSRS assessments.
• Confident managing varied caseload and prioritising workloads effectively.
• Excellent written, organisational and communication skills.
• HHSRS Qualification.
• Preferably a degree in Environmental Health.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out inspections of HMOs and privately rented properties.
• Undertake HHSRS assessments and investigate housing complaints.
• Assess property conditions and identify breaches of housing legislation.
• Support HMO and Selective Licensing schemes.
• Prepare schedules of work, notices and other statutory documentation.
• Work with landlords, tenants and managing agents to secure compliance.
• Provide advice and guidance on housing standards and legislative requirements.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to resolve complex cases.

Conhecimentos

Property inspections

HHSRS assessments

Communication skills

Housing Act knowledge

Complaint investigation

Formação académica

Degree in Environmental Health

HHSRS Qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Private Sector Housing Officer

Essex

£50-£55 an hour

Hybrid

6 month initial contract

Due to continued growth within the service, a Local Authority in Essex is looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join the team. This is a varied opportunity, offering exposure to inspections, HMO licensing, housing standards work, complaint investigation, and wider Private Sector Housing regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of HMOs and privately rented properties.
• Undertake HHSRS assessments and investigate housing complaints.
• Assess property conditions and identify breaches of housing legislation.
• Support HMO and Selective Licensing schemes.
• Prepare schedules of work, notices and other statutory documentation.
• Work with landlords, tenants and managing agents to secure compliance.
• Provide advice and guidancde on housing standards and legislative requirements.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to resolve complex cases.

About you

• Experience within a Local Authority, working in Private Sector Housing/Environmental Health.
• Strong knowlegdge of the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
• Experience carrying out property inspections and HHSRS assessments.
• Confident managing varied caseload and prioritising workloads effectively.
• Excellent written, organisational and communication skills.
• HHSRS Qualification.
• Preferably a degree in Environmental Health.