Private Sector Housing Officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the housing sector is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer for a position in Wales. The role involves investigating housing offenses for breaches of HHSRS, drafting statutory notices, and carrying out routine inspections. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience within a local authority setting. The position requires on-site presence for at least 3 days a week, with the option to work remotely for the remaining days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience conducting HHSRS inspections in a local authority.
• Ability to draft statutory Notices and Orders under housing legislation.
• Strong ability to investigate housing offenses.

Responsibilities

• Investigate into possible housing offenses for breaching HHSRS.
• Draft and serve 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.

Skills

Experience in HHSRS inspections

Investigation skills

Drafting Notices and Orders

Job description

Should you be looking for your next assignment, one of my local authority clients based in Wales are 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 into 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 complaint.
• Respond to general housing complaints and service requests.

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.