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Senior Housing Standards OfficerBrackenberry • Esher, England, UK
Senior Housing Standards Officer

Senior Housing Standards Officer

Brackenberry • Esher, England, UK
22 days ago
Salary
£26.86 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

We are working closely with a local authority in Elmbridgeto assist with the appointment of aSenior Housing Standards Officer on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 26.86- 35.46 per hour

Summary:

The Senior Housing Standards Officer plays a key role in improving the quality safety energy efficiency and management of private sector housing across Elmbridge Borough. The role includes supervising Housing Standards Officers preparing cases for court action administering housing-related licensing schemes and supporting the Councils objectives on empty homes Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) domestic energy efficiency and private sector housing improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Investigate complaints and requests relating to poor housing conditions across all housing tenures.
  • Assess housing conditions and determine the most appropriate intervention or enforcement action in accordance with legislation and the Councils Housing Enforcement Policy.
  • Lead on complex housing enforcement cases including preparing legal documentation undertaking interviews under caution serving statutory notices initiating prosecutions undertaking works in default and representing the Council in court or tribunal proceedings.
  • Lead complex empty homes cases providing strategic guidance while supporting initiatives to return long-term empty properties to occupation.
  • Administer and enforce the Councils Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing Scheme including inspections licence assessments compliance monitoring and enforcement action.
  • Support the Housing Solutions Team by inspecting properties for statutory overcrowding disrepair and breaches of housing legislation including the Renters Rights Act.
  • Maintain accurate records using the Councils private sector housing IT systems and contribute to system improvements reporting and performance monitoring.

Qualifications:

  • Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • Certificate of Registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or equivalent professional recognition.

Essentials:

  • Experience using Environmental Health and housing legislation to improve housing conditions and resolve poor housing standards.
  • Experience working within Environmental Health Private Sector Housing Housing Standards or HMO Licensing services.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Environmental Health and Housing legislation guidance and statutory requirements.
  • Thorough understanding of the Housing Act 2004 Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) HMO legislation and associated enforcement powers.
  • Knowledge of the Mobile Homes Act 2013 and related legislation.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K
  • This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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