At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect properties and enforce housing standards to improve living conditions.
- Company: Join a local authority dedicated to community welfare.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive pay, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Be a champion for better housing and help those in need.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing enforcement and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 38798 - 47420 £ per year.
- Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
- Job Information
- Community & Social
- City West Farndon
- Province Northamptonshire
- Postal Code NN11
Job Description
- 2 months contract with a Local Authority
- Job Purpose
- As a
- Housing Enforcement Officer
, you will improve housing conditions across the private rented sector through inspections, enforcement activity, HMO licensing, civil penalties, and regulatory interventions.
The role focuses on tackling poor housing standards, rogue landlords, unlicensed HMOs, overcrowding, disrepair, harassment, and unlawful eviction.
- Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Carry out property inspections across the private rented sector.
- Conduct HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) assessments.
- Investigate complaints relating to disrepair, hazards, overcrowding, and housing-related nuisance.
- Prepare schedules of works and serve statutory notices.
- Undertake enforcement activity under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
- Issue Civil Financial Penalties against landlords where appropriate.
- Prepare cases for prosecution, enforcement action, and civil penalties.
- Support Rent Repayment Order cases.
- Conduct interviews under caution.
- Execute warrants of entry where required.
- Carry out works in default.
- Support HMO licensing activities.
- Process Mandatory and Additional Licensing applications.
- Ensure compliance with licence conditions and HMO Management Regulations.
- Prepare evidence for Court and First Tier Tribunal hearings.
- Work with Planning, Benefits, Police, Trading Standards, Fire Service, Immigration, ASB Teams and Housing colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records using Office 365 and regulatory IT systems.
- Contribute to intelligence-led enforcement initiatives.
Essential Experience Required
Recent and substantial Housing Enforcement experience.
Strong Private Sector Housing experience.
Current HHSRS competency.
Experience conducting HHSRS inspections and assessments.
Experience serving enforcement notices under Housing legislation.
Experience using regulatory powers within
- Housing Act 2004
- Private Sector Housing Enforcement
Proven experience issuing
- Enforcement Notices
Experience investigating
- Poor housing conditions
- Overcrowding
- Unlicensed HMOs
Experience preparing enforcement cases.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Qualified Housing Enforcement Officer or significant Private Sector Housing Enforcement experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Access to own vehicle.
- Right to Work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS (subject to pre-employment checks).
- Additional Information to Note
- Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Location: One Angel Square / Guildhall, Northampton.
- Hybrid working available (up to 3 days remote).
- Property inspections across West Northamptonshire required.
- Site visits include residential properties and HMOs.
- Full UK Driving Licence and own transport essential.
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Housing Enforcement Officer in Farndon employer: Civic Recruitment Limited
Civic Recruitment Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful impact in the community, particularly for children and families. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture, employees are empowered to drive positive change while enjoying the benefits of flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment in Ipswich. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead significant projects that align with national reforms, making a real difference in the lives of those served.
