Private Sector Housing Officer

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join a housing team in the West Midlands. The role includes investigating housing offenses, drafting and serving statutory notices, and conducting routine HMO inspections. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in conducting HHSRS inspections within a local authority setting. This position offers a flexible work arrangement, with some days on-site and others remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting HHSRS inspections within a local authority setting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate 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.

Job description

Should you be looking for you next assignment, one of my local authority clients based in West Midlands 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.

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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.