Housing Standards Officer

Housing Standards Officer Surrey-Based Local Authority £40-£45 per hour DOE | Contract until March 2027 | Hybrid Working A Surrey local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join their Private Sector Housing team on an interim basis through to the end of March 2027. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, supportive service with a genuinely positive team culture. The team is friendly, collaborative and prides itself on maintaining high standards across the private rented sector. The Role You will be responsible for a varied caseload across housing standards and enforcement, including: HMO inspections and licensing work Additional Licensing scheme activity Damp and mould investigations Service request inspections Improvement Notices Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments General enforcement and regulatory casework Civil Penalty investigationsThe authority is looking for someone who can confidently manage cases, undertake inspections and progress enforcement work with minimal supervision. Requirements Recent Housing Standards experience within a local authority Strong knowledge of HHSRS, including the updated framework Experience undertaking HMO inspections and licensing work Experience dealing with damp and mould cases Basic DBS certificate Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Working Arrangements Hybrid working Ap...