Private Sector Housing Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; London Borough of Hackney; Hybride; GBP 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer on a 3‑month contract with a Local Authority in Hackney. The role focuses on ensuring private residential accommodation meets satisfactory standards, assessing housing conditions, licences, grants, and enforcement actions to improve residents’ lives.

The officer will conduct investigations, inspections, and enforcement under key housing and environmental acts, assess conditions with HHSRS, and manage licencing and grant

Qualifications

• Experience of inspection, enforcement, and/or grant work in private sector housing.
• Experience in preparing statutory notices, reports, and evidence for enforcement action.
• Depending on grade level, experience in project management, report writing, and delivering training or presentations to stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Undertake investigations, programmed inspections, and relevant enforcement under Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Housing and Planning Act 2016, Renters' Rights Act 2025.
• Assess housing conditions using the HHSRS and draft schedules of works, notices, and orders to achieve compliance.
• Process applications for property licences, including inspecting conditions, assessing management standards, and monitoring compliance.
• Correspond with landlords and managing agents, issuing Simple Cautions and Financial Penalty Notices, and preparing prosecutions or tribunal cases when required.
• Assess and process applications for Disabled Facilities and Minor Adaptations Grants, scrutinising schedules of works and estimates.
• Maintain comprehensive casework records in the service's IT database and respond promptly to customer contact and correspondence.

Connaissances

Housing enforcement

Environmental health knowledge

Report writing

Formation

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

HHSRS Practitioner Course

Description du poste

Hackney, United Kingdom

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre‑screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3-month contract with a Local Authority

Summary

• We are seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer to ensure conditions and management in private residential accommodation are of a satisfactory standard. You will assess housing conditions, process property licences, administer grants, and take necessary enforcement action to improve residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigations, programmed inspections, and relevant enforcement under the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Housing and Planning Act 2016, and Renters' Rights Act 2025.
• Assess housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and draft schedules of works, notices, and orders to achieve compliance.
• Process applications for property licences, including inspecting conditions, assessing management standards, and monitoring compliance.
• Correspond with landlords and managing agents, issuing Simple Cautions and Financial Penalty Notices, and preparing prosecution or tribunal cases when required.
• Assess and process applications for Disabled Facilities and Minor Adaptations Grants, scrutinising schedules of works and estimates.
• Maintain comprehensive casework records in the service's IT database and respond promptly to customer contact and correspondence.

Experience

• Experience of inspection, enforcement, and/or grant work in private sector housing (ideally within a local authority context).
• Experience in preparing statutory notices, reports, and evidence for enforcement action (e.g., formal cautions, civil penalties, prosecutions).
• Depending on the grade level, experience in project management, report writing, and delivering training or presentations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or an equivalent housing‑related qualification).
• A recognised HHSRS Practitioner Course.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week (To be considered)
• We work on biweekly payment schedule.
• This is a Hybrid role with 2 days in office, based in Hackney.