At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections, manage housing cases, and ensure safe living conditions.
- Company: Local Authority in Surrey with a supportive and collaborative team.
- Benefits: £50 per hour, hybrid working, and a varied caseload.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing standards while enjoying a flexible work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing enforcement and knowledge of relevant legislation.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 50 £ per hour.
To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
£50 per hour
Initial 6-Month Contract
Hybrid Working
Park Avenue Recruitment are working with a Local Authority in Surrey that is looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month interim contract. This is a great opportunity for an experienced PSH professional looking to join an extremely collaborative and supportive team, with a varied caseload covering HHSRS, HMO licensing and general Private Sector Housing duties. The role could particularly appeal to officers currently working within busy London Boroughs who are looking for a change of environment, while still maintaining a strong and varied enforcement caseload.
Responsibilities
- Carry out HHSRS inspections across privately rented properties.
- Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, hazards and disrepair.
- Carry out disrepair inspections and determine appropriate remedial or enforcement action.
- Undertake HMO inspections and licensing work.
- Identify and assess Category 1 and Category 2 hazards.
- Manage general Private Sector Housing enforcement cases from inspection through to resolution.
- Prepare and serve statutory notices where required.
- Handle complaints from tenants, landlords and other relevant parties.
- Undertake Public Health Act burials as and when required.
- Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate case records, inspection notes and enforcement documentation.
- Work closely with colleagues across a highly collaborative Housing and Environmental Health team.
Relevant knowledge and practical experience:
- Housing Act 2004
- Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
- HMO inspections and licensing
- Private Sector Housing enforcement
- Housing standards and disrepair inspections
- Complaint investigation
- Statutory notices
- Landlord and tenant legislation
The role offers hybrid working, with office and site attendance required alongside home working.
For further information or to apply, contact Shaye at Park Avenue Recruitment.
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