Private Sector Housing Officer

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer to enhance its housing team. The candidate should have at least 2 years of experience conducting HHSRS inspections within a local authority. This role includes investigating housing offences, drafting statutory notices, and carrying out HMO inspections. The position requires a minimum of 3 days on-site work, with the remaining days being remote, providing a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Recent previous experience conducting HHSRS inspections (minimum 2 years) within a local authority setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate possible housing offences for breaching HHSRS.
• Draft and service 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.

Job description

Housing Standards Officer

One of my local authority clients based in the South West is currently searching for an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join their existing housing team.

Schedule: Minimum 3 days on site/in office, remaining days spent remotely.

Responsibilities

• Investigate possible housing offences for breaching HHSRS.
• Draft and service 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

Recent previous experience conducting HHSRS inspections (minimum 2 years) within a local authority setting is essential.