Interim Enforcement Officer

Interim Housing Enforcement Officer

Location:

Whitehaven (covering South Cumberland) Salary/Rate: £42,000 per annum

Hours:

4 days / 30 hours per week Working Pattern:
Hybrid (Minimum 2 days on-site/field-based per week)

Start Date:

ASAP About the Role Are you an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer looking for your next challenge in beautiful South Cumberland? We are seeking a skilled professional to hit the ground running due to an internal departure. Based out of our Whitehaven office, you will play a critical role in ensuring housing standards are met across the region. Because we are concurrently recruiting for a permanent replacement, this role offers an immediate start with a high potential for a temp-to-perm transition if desired.

Key Responsibilities Conducting thorough HHSRS inspections across private sector housing. Managing HMO licensing applications, compliance, and inspections. Issuing formal enforcement notices and progressing subsequent legal actions. Handling enforcement escalations, including civil penalties and prosecutions where necessary.

What We Are Looking For Proven experience working as a Housing Enforcement / Environmental Health Officer within a local authority. Deep technical knowledge of HHSRS framework and HMO legislation. Confidence in issuing notices and managing the legalities of non-compliance. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for on-site inspections. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.