Housing Standards Enforcement Officer

Housing Standards Enforcement Officer - 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity People and Communities Directorate Join our Housing Standards team and play a vital role in improving residents' lives across our communities. As a Housing Standards Enforcement Officer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring homes in the private rented sector are safe, warm, and healthy. We welcome applications from both external candidates and internal employees seeking a development opportunity through a secondment arrangement (subject to managerial approval). This role offers valuable experience in private sector housing enforcement within a busy and ambitious Housing Standards service. About the Role This is a key role within our Private Sector Housing Investigations function. You will manage a varied and often complex caseload, using your knowledge of housing and environmental health legislation to investigate complaints, assess housing conditions, and take proportionate enforcement action where necessary. You will: Lead and manage complex enforcement cases from initial investigation through to resolution Inspect and assess housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), identifying Category 1 and Category 2 hazards and determining appropriate interventions Apply relevant legislation (including Housing Act 2004 and associated regulations) to drive compliance Prepare evidence and represent the C...