Compliance Officer, Government

Due to the attractive contract length, flexible working arrangements, and expected high demand, this role will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Suitable candidates may be submitted and interviewed before the closing date.

Kent

Predominantly Remote Working

Site Inspections Required

Competitive Hourly Rate DOE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Compliance Officer to join a busy Local Authority Housing Service in Kent on an initial 12-month agency contract, with a strong possibility of extension.

This role has been created to support a well-established team through a period of staffing changes while maintaining service delivery and preventing housing enforcement backlogs over the coming months.

You will be responsible for delivering a broad range of private sector housing enforcement and compliance functions, ensuring properties meet statutory standards and that residents are protected through effective enforcement action where required.

• Undertake HHSRS inspections and assessments
• Carry out HMO licensing inspections
• Investigate housing complaints, disrepair, and housing condition issues
• Serve statutory notices and progress enforcement cases
• Deal with statutory nuisance matters
• Enforce housing standards legislation and regulations
• Advise landlords, tenants, and stakeholders on compliance requirements
• Work in line with current electrical safety regulations
• Support enforcement activity relating to the Renters' Rights Act
• Maintain accurate records using the IDOX / IDOCS case management system

• HHSRS trained and experienced
• Strong background in Private Sector Housing
• Experience carrying out HMO licensing inspections
• Knowledge of housing enforcement legislation and regulatory compliance
• Experience serving notices and undertaking enforcement action
• Familiarity with statutory nuisance investigations
• Previous Local Authority experience preferred
• Experience using IDOX / IDOCS systems would be advantageous

• Initial 12-month agency contract
• Potential structure of 6 months + 6 months
• Predominantly remote working
• Approximately 1-2 days per week undertaking inspections
• No regular office attendance required
• Mileage paid for inspections (currently proposed at 55p per mile, subject to confirmation)
• Immediate interview availability

• Long-term contract stability
• Flexible and remote working arrangement
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a busy housing service
• Strong likelihood of extension beyond the initial term
• Competitive agency rates