Housing Standards Officer

🔧 Housing Standards Officer Contract: 3 months
Rate: £32.96 per hour (LTD)
Location: Mid Sussex 
Start: ASAP
We’re working with a local authority client who are looking to bring in an experienced Housing Standards Officer to support their Environmental Health / Housing Standards team on an initial 3-month contract.
This is a hands-on role focusing on inspections, enforcement and ensuring private sector housing is safe, compliant and fit for occupation.
🏘️ Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out inspections of private sector housing, including HMO inspections and licensing
• Investigating housing complaints and applying relevant housing and environmental health legislation
• Using HHSRS to assess property conditions and determine appropriate enforcement action
• Supporting Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) work, including inspections and feasibility assessments (where required)
• Providing clear advice to landlords, tenants, agents and partner agencies
• Maintaining accurate case records, reports and photographic evidence
• Working collaboratively within the Housing Standards / Environmental Health team to deliver a customer-focused service Role Profile - Housing Standard…

✅ What we’re looking for:

• Recent experience working as a Housing Standards Officer / Environmental Health Officer
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation and private sector housing standards
• Experience carrying out inspections and enforcement activity
• HMO and HHSRS experience highly desirable
• Confident communicator with good report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence and ability to carry out site visits

💷 What’s on offer:

• £32.96 per hour LTD
• 3-month initial contract with potential extension
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to service needs)
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and established local authority team

📩 To apply or find out more, contact:
George Westhead
📧 george.westhead@servicecare.org.uk
📞 01772 208966