Standards Officer; Hybrid

Housing Standards Officer (Hybrid) needed in Bideford, £44ph PAYE - Reference: 5305930 This role is working on a hybrid basis (ideally 3 days a week in the office) up to 37 hours per week, total, need access to their vehicle. Need to attend site visits on a regularly basis Mentor Housing Standards Officers to help deliver high-quality investigative and enforcement work.

Investigate complaints and assess whether landlords are complying with housing legislation, advising tenants and others on rights and available remedies. Undertake property inspections and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments to identify hazards, enforcement needs and other regulatory requirements, such as mandatory HMO licensing. Gather evidence, conduct PACE interviews, prepare legal enforcement files and apply the enforcement policy.

Enforce regulatory controls for housing standards, including HMO licensing, empty homes standards and disrepair. Prepare and carry out enforcement actions including improvement notices, prohibition orders, civil penalties and prosecutions. Work with the Housing Options team on cases involving illegal evictions, harassment and unlawful landlord behaviour. Manage an investigative caseload ensuring lawful, proportionate and timely assessment and enforcement in line with relevant policies, guidance and regulation.

Contribute to the development of operational policies, procedures and guidance for housing regulatory functions. Maintain effective partnership arrangements with internal and external partners including Police, Fire Service, health providers, social care and voluntary agencies. Represent the Client at case conferences, multi-agency meetings and partnership forums related to housing standards. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

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