Private Sector Housing Officer

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Housing Standards Officer for a local authority client. The ideal candidate will investigate housing offenses, draft statutory Notices, and conduct routine HMO inspections. This role requires at least 2 years of experience in HHSRS inspections within a local authority setting. The position is primarily on-site with some remote work, making it vital for the candidate to hit the ground running.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience conducting HHSRS inspections within a local authority.
• Proven ability to investigate housing offenses.
• Experience in drafting statutory Notices and Orders.

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 complaints.
• Respond to general housing complaints and service requests.

Skills

HHSRS inspections

Investigative skills

Drafting Notices and Orders

Complaint response

Job description

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