Inspector​/Compliance Officer

Position: Housing Inspector/Compliance Officer
Location: Newham

Property Licensing & Enforcement Officer

Initial 6‑Month Contract | £50-£55 per hour (Umbrella) | Full-Time (36 hrs, Mon-Fri)

Fully On-Site Across Multiple Newham Locations | Must Have Own Vehicle + Clean UK Driving Licence

Are you an experienced Property Enforcement or Housing Standards professional ready for your next challenge?
We're recruiting for a skilled Property Licensing & Enforcement Officer to support Newham's property licensing schemes and ensure safe, compliant housing across the borough.

✨ What's on Offer

Initial 6‑month contract
£50-£55 per hour (Umbrella)
Full-time, 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Fully on-site role across various Newham properties
Must have your own vehicle + clean UK driving licence

🔎 Essential Experience

To be successful, you'll need:

HHSRS certification
Strong background in property inspections and enforcement

Experience with HMO licensing, property licensing schemes, and housing regulation
Damp and mould.

Disrepair experience

🧭 Key Responsibilities

You'll play a crucial role in ensuring properties meet legal standards by:

Inspection & Enforcement

Carrying out HHSRS inspections, investigations, and compliance checks across Mandatory HMOs, Additional HMOs, Section 257 HMOs, and Selective Licence properties.
Conducting follow-up visits to ensure corrective actions have been completed.
Investigating complaints, referrals, and community enquiries, determining appropriate enforcement routes.

Reporting & Case Management

Preparing detailed reports, assessments, and recommendations for further intervention.
Managing and monitoring your own caseload, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and objectives are met.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Liaising with residents, landlords, partner agencies, Councillors, and other stakeholders.
Providing professional advice, education, and making referrals for enforcement action.

Formal Action & Legal Work

Serving warnings, statutory notices, and legal documentation where required.
Gathering evidence, preparing witness statements, and supporting prosecutions.
Giving evidence in Court, Public Hearings, and Tribunals as needed.

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