Senior Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer for a Dorset local authority, on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on conducting HHSRS inspections, mandatory HMO licensing checks, and enforcing private sector housing standards under relevant legislation.

The ideal candidate will have strong housing enforcement experience, the ability to manage complex cases independently, and be capable of supporting a busy service from ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Experience with Private Sector Housing within a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of HHSRS, housing enforcement, and HMO licensing.
• Ability to manage complex cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking HHSRS inspections and producing reports.
• Carrying out mandatory HMO licensing inspections.
• Managing cases relating to Renters' Rights Act and private sector legislation.
• Investigating housing compliance issues and taking enforcement action when necessary.
• Handling additional private sector housing matters including nuisances, MEES, and electrical safety regulations.

Skills

HHSRS inspections

HMO licensing inspections

enforcement

compliance

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer for a Dorset local authority, on an initial 6-month contract. The role focuses on conducting HHSRS inspections, mandatory HMO licensing checks, and enforcing private sector housing standards under relevant legislation.

The ideal candidate will have strong housing enforcement experience, the ability to manage complex cases independently, and be capable of supporting a busy service from ASAP start.