Private Sector Housing Officer

Vivid Resourcing is partnering with a Local Authority in Essex to recruit an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer for an initial 6-month interim assignment.

The post is focused on HMOs and unlicensed properties. You'll be inspecting properties, investigating suspected licensing breaches and taking enforcement action where it's needed.

• Inspecting HMOs and other privately rented properties
• Investigating unlicensed HMOs and suspected breaches of licensing conditions
• Carrying out HHSRS assessments and identifying Category 1 and Category 2 hazards
• Responding to complaints about housing conditions, disrepair and poor property standards
• Preparing and serving statutory notices under the relevant housing legislation
• Taking formal enforcement action against landlords and managing agents
• Supporting HMO licensing investigations and applications
• Gathering evidence and keeping thorough, accurate case files
• Building cases for civil penalties, prosecutions and Tribunal proceedings
• Working with landlords, tenants, letting agents and internal and external partners
• Making sure properties meet the standards required under the Housing Act 2004 and related legislation

• Solid Local Authority experience in Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement
• Sound working knowledge of HMOs, HMO licensing and enforcement
• Strong understanding of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS
• Confident carrying out inspections and running enforcement cases independently
• Experience serving notices and taking cases through formal enforcement where required