Private Sector Housing Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Belmont Recruitment
£40 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Hillingdon, Greater London
Summary: The Private Sector Housing Officer role at Hillingdon Council involves investigating service requests and conducting inspections in the Private Rented Sector under relevant housing legislation. This temporary position offers a hybrid working arrangement and has the potential for extension or a permanent role based on performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of housing legislation and experience in enforcement and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake the investigation of service requests and programmed inspections under the provisions of the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990 and other relevant legislation.
- Carry out inspections, with a high level of competency, of a wide variety of homes in the Private Rented Sector.
- Assess housing conditions under Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) and take the most appropriate course of action in each case to achieve compliance.
- Draft schedules of works, notices and orders for enforcement under the provisions of Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 and other relevant legislation in accordance with the Council’s scheme of delegation.
- Investigate the licensing status of premises and in licensed properties monitor and assess compliance with licensing conditions.
- Process applications for property licences, including inspection of housing conditions and assessment of management standards. Draft all appropriate documentation and make recommendations for approval or refusal of licenses.
Key Skills:
- Broad experience of using environmental health and housing legislation to enforce and raise standards in private sector housing.
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of Housing and PSH legislation and practice.
- Experience of making presentations and briefings to management, other colleagues within the Council and/or external stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £40/hour
City: Hillingdon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Hillingdon Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3- 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Private Sector Housing Officer this role will be: Hybrid 3 days office based UB8 1UW
The right candidate will:
- Undertake the investigation of service requests and programmed inspections under the provisions of the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990 and other relevant legislation.
- Carry out inspections, with a high level of competency, of a wide variety of homes in the Private Rented Sector.
- Assess housing conditions under Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) and take the most appropriate course of action in each case to achieve compliance.
- Draft schedules of works, notices and orders for enforcement under the provisions of Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 and other relevant legislation in accordance with the Council’s scheme of delegation.
- Investigate the licensing status of premises and in licensed properties monitor and assess compliance with licensing conditions.
- Process applications for property licences, including inspection of housing conditions and assessment of management standards. Draft all appropriate documentation and make recommendations for approval or refusal of licenses.
We require the following:
- Broad experience of using environmental health and housing legislation to enforce and raise standards in private sector housing.
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of Housing and PSH legislation and practice.
- Experience of making presentations and briefings to management, other colleagues within the Council and/or external stakeholders
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon,