Private Sector Housing Officer
Posted Today by G2 Recruitment Group Limited
£52 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Senior Private Sector Housing Officer involves investigating housing complaints in accordance with council policies, particularly focusing on enforcement actions under the Housing Act 2004. The position requires mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and addressing issues related to unlicensed HMOs. The role is based in Hertfordshire, with a hybrid working arrangement of two days on-site and three days remote.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigation of complaints regarding housing in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- Initiate and follow through formal enforcement action under Housing Act 2004 where appropriate.
- Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) including investigation and enforcement of unlicensed HMOs.
- Investigating unlicensed HMOs carrying out rogue landlord work.
Key Skills:
- Experience in housing enforcement and investigation.
- Knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary (Rate): £52/hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
One of my local authority clients in the Hertfordshire region are currently on the search for a Senior Private Sector Housing Officer.
Role: Private Sector Housing Officer
Rate: Neogitable
Start date: ASAP
Working pattern: 2 days on site
37hrs
Role Duties:
- Investigation of complaints regarding housing in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where appropriate, to initiate and follow through formal enforcement action under Housing Act 2004.
- Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) including investigation and enforcement of unlicensed HMOs.
- Investigating unlicensed HMO's carrying out rogue landlord work
You will be required on site 2 days per week with the remaining 3 days working from home.