Senior Housing Standards Officer - Hybrid (HMO Licensing)

Spelthorne Borough Council; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Croydon is seeking a Housing Standards Officer to join their Environmental Health team. The successful candidate will oversee the licensing of HMOs and perform inspections on rented properties. Great communication skills and a proactive approach are needed. The role offers a salary of £35,081 to £52,595 alongside flexible working arrangements and benefits, including a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Free parking

Payment of professional fees

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individual with a positive attitude.
• Must demonstrate self-motivation and confidence in public interactions.
• Ability to converse accurately in English for customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
• Conduct programmed and reactive inspections of rented properties.
• Investigate complaints about housing conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Time management

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Customer service orientation

Job description

A local government authority in Croydon is seeking a Housing Standards Officer to join their Environmental Health team. The successful candidate will oversee the licensing of HMOs and perform inspections on rented properties. Great communication skills and a proactive approach are needed. The role offers a salary of £35,081 to £52,595 alongside flexible working arrangements and benefits, including a pension scheme.