Housing Enforcement Officer

Private Sector Housing Officer Vacancy

Agency Ref: 83211

One of our local authority clients are looking to recruit a Private Sector Housing Officer on an interim basis, for initially 3 months.

Location: Northamptonshire/ Hybrid

Type of Contract: Temporary

Length of Contract: 3 months

Hours: 37 per week

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Undertake a range of activities including property inspections, HHSRS assessments, the drafting of schedules of work and the preparation and serving of notices, interviewing people under caution, executing warrants of entry, and carrying out works in default and prepare cases for prosecution or the imposition of civil penalties to ensure the maintenance and improvement of standards across the Private Rented sector
• Work collaboratively with the owners and managers of licensable HMOs to ensure that their properties are licensed, well managed, maintained in a good condition, meet the amenity standards, and comply with the HMO Management Regulations
• Respond promptly, within agreed timescales, to complaints about serious disrepair and housing-related nuisance in the private sector and, through investigation, evaluate risks and hazards and determine the nature, cause, urgency, and remedy of the problems
• Work collaboratively and proactively with colleagues across the Team, and the wider Council ensuring delivery of coordinated services to tackle harassment and unlawful eviction, preventing homelessness

Essential Requirements:

• Proven relevant Private Sector Housing enforcement experience
• An Enhanced DBS from within the last 3 years or willingness to obtain

If you are interested in this position, please contact Tia Hewitt on thewitt@venngroup.com