Private Housing Standards Officer

Private Housing Standards Officer
Location: West London
Rate: £31 per hour Umbrella
Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Working Pattern: 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote
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Key Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions within the private rented sector.
• Conduct property inspections and assess hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Investigate reports of sub-standard Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
• Undertake HMO licensing inspections and compliance assessments.
• Advise landlords, managing agents and tenants on housing standards and legal requirements.
• Prepare schedules of work and negotiate improvements with property owners.
• Take informal and formal enforcement action where necessary.
• Draft and serve statutory notices in accordance with the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
• Monitor compliance with enforcement actions and undertake follow-up inspections.
• Support policy development and initiatives aimed at improving housing standards across the borough.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports and case files.

Essential Experience
We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Private Sector Housing Enforcement.
• HMO Licensing and Regulation.
• Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Investigating poor living standards and housing condition complaints.
• Housing Act 2004 enforcement.
• Environmental Health or Housing Standards functions within a local authority setting.
• Preparing and serving statutory notices and enforcement documentation.
• Managing complex housing enforcement cases from investigation through to resolution.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of the Housing Act 2004 and associated housing legislation.
• Knowledge of HMO licensing regulations and management standards.
• Experience applying HHSRS assessments in residential properties.
• Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Competent report writing and case management skills.

Do you have experience in HMO licensing, poor living standards investigations, HHSRS assessments and Environmental Health?If so, we'd love to hear from you.