At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to ensure compliance with housing standards.
- Company: Join Birmingham City Council, Europe's largest local authority known for public service excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Why this job: Play a vital role in improving housing standards and ensuring resident safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in HMO licensing and strong knowledge of housing legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Due to the partnership between Hays and Birmingham City Council, we are looking to recruit a HMO Licencing Officer to specialise in large scale HMOs across the city. Birmingham City Council is renowned for their expertise in public services and endless opportunities.
We are seeking an experienced HMO Licencing Officer to join the team supporting Birmingham City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of HMO licencing legislation, enforcement, and housing standards to support the regulation and improvement of privately rented accommodation.
You will be responsible for:
- Inspecting and regulating Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Undertaking enforcement action where necessary and supporting legal proceedings against non-compliant landlords and licence holders.
- Assessing housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 2004 (Part 2) and the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006.
- Taking proportionate enforcement action where breaches are identified, including issuing Civil Penalty Notices for non-compliance with licence conditions or HMO Management Regulations.
- Gathering evidence, preparing detailed case files, and supporting or leading on prosecutions against landlords and licence holders.
Working closely with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and partner agencies, you will play a key role in improving housing standards and ensuring the safety of residents within the private rented sector.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have proven experience working within HMO licencing, private sector housing, and housing enforcement, with a comprehensive understanding of the Housing Act 2004 (Part 2), the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006. You must have a strong track record of conducting HMO inspections, particularly within larger and more complex properties, and be confident in undertaking enforcement action, including issuing notices, civil penalties, and supporting prosecutions. Experience gathering evidence, preparing detailed case files, and contributing to legal proceedings is essential.
You must possess investigative, report-writing, and communication skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and engage effectively with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and other stakeholders.
HMO Licencing Officer employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Careers
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