Housing Enforcement Officer

A client within the Public Sector, based in Lincolnshire, is currently recruiting for a Housing Enforcement Officer to join their Housing / Environmental Health Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority housing enforcement environment.

The Role 
The key purpose of the role is to protect public health and improve housing standards by ensuring compliance with housing legislation across a range of property types.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Investigating complaints regarding poor housing conditions across single dwellings, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), and mobile homes
• Inspecting properties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), identifying and rating hazards, and producing detailed inspection records
• Preparing schedules of works and producing reports, notices, and correspondence to ensure hazards are remedied
• Taking appropriate informal or formal enforcement action, including serving statutory notices and supporting prosecutions where necessary
• Inspecting and licensing HMOs and properties within selective licensing areas, monitoring compliance with licence conditions

The Candidate
To be considered for this role, you will require:

• A relevant qualification in Environmental Health, Housing, or a related discipline
• Experience of housing enforcement within a local authority setting
• Knowledge of housing legislation, including HHSRS and HMO licensing

The following skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong investigative and report-writing skills
• Experience taking formal enforcement action and preparing legal documentation
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and, as such, are offering £21 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) (approximately £17 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amelia.krzysztofik@servicecare.org.uk or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

If this role is not of interest to you but you are currently exploring new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this advert to them. If they are successful, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of their initial probationary period.