Housing Standards Officer

We are currently working with a Local Authority in Kent that is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer to provide temporary support within its Private Sector Housing Team.

This role requires a contractor with a strong background in private sector housing enforcement and the ability to manage a varied caseload of housing standards work.

Key Responsibilities

* Carrying out Housing Act 2004 enforcement activity

* Undertaking HHSRS inspections and assessments

* Investigating damp and mould complaints

* Managing private sector housing complaints and disrepair cases

* Delivering HMO licensing and compliance work

* Serving statutory notices and progressing enforcement action

Essential Experience

* Previous experience within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing or Housing Standards Team

* Strong knowledge of housing enforcement legislation

* Experience conducting HHSRS inspections

* Background in damp and mould investigations

* Experience handling disrepair and private sector housing complaints

* Knowledge of HMO licensing and compliance

* Ability to take enforcement action and serve statutory notices