Details:
- Salary: £45 - 50 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: South West
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We are currently working with a Local Authority in Kent that is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer to provide temporary support within its Private Sector Housing Team.
This role requires a contractor with a strong background in private sector housing enforcement and the ability to manage a varied caseload of housing standards work.
Key Responsibilities
* Carrying out Housing Act 2004 enforcement activity
* Undertaking HHSRS inspections and assessments
* Investigating damp and mould complaints
* Managing private sector housing complaints and disrepair cases
* Delivering HMO licensing and compliance work
* Serving statutory notices and progressing enforcement action
Essential Experience
* Previous experience within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing or Housing Standards Team
* Strong knowledge of housing enforcement legislation
* Experience conducting HHSRS inspections
* Background in damp and mould investigations
* Experience handling disrepair and private sector housing complaints
* Knowledge of HMO licensing and compliance
* Ability to take enforcement action and serve statutory notices