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