Standards Officer

Housing Standards Officer

Location:

Esher, Surrey

Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.86 per hour or Umbrella: £36.46 per hour

Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days district/office

We are recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and housing standards to make a real impact on improving housing conditions across the borough.

• Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions and undertake property inspections.
• Assess hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Take enforcement action where required, including statutory notices, interviews under caution, prosecutions, and court attendance.
• Lead on complex housing standards cases and supervise Housing Standards Officer(s).
• Manage HMO licensing, inspections, compliance, and enforcement.
• Support the council's Empty Homes Programme by investigating complex cases and helping bring vacant properties back into use.
• Administer Caravan Site Licensing and ensure compliance with licence conditions.
• Promote domestic energy efficiency and support the council's Home Energy Conservation objectives.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, solicitors, fire authorities, planners, and other partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives.

• Experience in private sector housing enforcement or environmental health.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, HMO licensing, and enforcement procedures.
• Experience preparing legal documentation and attending court or tribunals.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and supervise junior officers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency