Housing Standards Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Fox Morris Group Ltd
£60 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
EX39, East-The-Water, Devon
Summary: The Housing Standards Officer role at Torridge District Council involves supporting housing compliance through site visits, enforcement activities, and collaboration with housing teams. The position requires a strong understanding of housing legislation and standards, as well as the ability to mentor junior officers. This hybrid role necessitates regular travel and independent management of a varied caseload. Candidates must have proven experience in housing standards enforcement within a local authority setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out regular site visits and property inspections across the district
- Mentor and support Housing Standards / Renewal Officers, contributing to high-quality investigative and enforcement work
- Investigate housing complaints and assess landlord compliance with relevant housing legislation
- Advise tenants, landlords, and stakeholders on housing rights and available remedies
- Undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments to identify hazards and enforcement requirements
- Assess and enforce mandatory HMO licensing, empty homes standards, and disrepair cases
- Gather evidence, conduct PACE interviews, and prepare comprehensive legal enforcement files
- Apply the Council’s enforcement policy consistently and proportionately
- Prepare and execute enforcement actions including Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Civil Penalties, and Prosecutions
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in housing standards enforcement within a local authority
- Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, and HMO licensing
- Experience preparing legal files and undertaking enforcement action
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Salary (Rate): £60/hour
City: Torridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Torridge District Council
Location: Torridge, Devon (EX39 2QG)
Contract: Interim / Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: Please submit CV with required rate
Requirement: Access to own vehicle essential
About the Role
We are currently recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to support Torridge District Council. This is a hybrid role requiring regular site visits, enforcement activity, and collaboration with housing and renewal teams to ensure compliance with housing legislation and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out regular site visits and property inspections across the district
- Mentor and support Housing Standards / Renewal Officers, contributing to high-quality investigative and enforcement work
- Investigate housing complaints and assess landlord compliance with relevant housing legislation
- Advise tenants, landlords, and stakeholders on housing rights and available remedies
- Undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments to identify hazards and enforcement requirements
- Assess and enforce mandatory HMO licensing, empty homes standards, and disrepair cases
- Gather evidence, conduct PACE interviews, and prepare comprehensive legal enforcement files
- Apply the Council’s enforcement policy consistently and proportionately
- Prepare and execute enforcement actions including:
- Improvement Notices
- Prohibition Orders
- Civil Penalties
- Prosecutions
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in housing standards enforcement within a local authority
- Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, and HMO licensing
- Experience preparing legal files and undertaking enforcement action
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle