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Housing Standards Officer Location: Esher, Surrey Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.86 per hour or Umbrella: £36.46 per hour Hybrid 2 days remote, 3 days district/office We are recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and housing standards to make a real impact on improving housing conditions across the borough. Key Responsibilities: Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions and undertake property inspections. Assess hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Take enforcement action where required, including statutory notices, interviews under caution, prosecutions, and court attendance. Lead on complex housing standards cases and supervise Housing Standards Officer(s). Manage HMO licensing, inspections, compliance, and enforcement. Support the council's Empty Homes Programme by investigating complex cases and helping bring vacant properties back into use. Administer Caravan Site Licensing and ensure compliance with licence conditions. Promote domestic energy efficiency and support the council's Home Energy Conservation objectives. Liaise with landlords, tenants, solicitors, fire authorities, planners, and other partner agencies. Maintain accurate case records and contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives. Requirements: Experience in private sector housing enforcement or environmental health. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, HMO licensing, and enforcement procedures. Experience preparing legal documentation and attending court or tribunals. Ability to manage complex caseloads and supervise junior officers. Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills. Full UK driving licence is desirable. If you have the knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality housing standards services and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Private Sector Housing Officer - Hampshire Local Authority Initial 6-month Contract Hybrid Working Arrangements Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next local authority contract? A Hampshire Local Authority is seeking a skilled Private Sector Housing Officer to join its Private Sector Housing team. This contract opportunity offers the chance to work across a varied caseload involving housing enforcement, Mandatory HMO Licensing, Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs), and caravan site licensing. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional with a strong background in Private Sector Housing , Housing Act enforcement , and HMO Licensing to secure a rewarding contract within a well-established local authority team. Key Responsibilities Undertake inspections of private rented properties and assess housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding, and other housing standards issues. Administer and enforce Mandatory HMO Licensing, including property inspections, licence applications, renewals, and compliance monitoring. Carry out caravan site licensing inspections and investigate breaches of licence conditions where required. Prepare and serve statutory notices under relevant housing legislation, including Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, and other formal enforcement action. Investigate breaches of housing legislation and progress enforcement cases through to resolution. Utilise Community Protection Notices (CPNs) where appropriate to address issues impacting residents and local communities. Work proactively with landlords, tenants, managing agents, and site operators to secure compliance and improve housing standards. Maintain accurate records, case files, and evidence in support of enforcement activity. Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to support the council's wider housing and regulatory objectives. Contribute to the council's statutory obligations in relation to private sector housing and public health. Requirements Proven experience working within a Private Sector Housing team for a UK Local Authority. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and associated enforcement powers. Experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and assessments. Previous experience administering and enforcing Mandatory HMO Licensing schemes. Experience progressing enforcement cases and serving statutory notices. Experience with Community Protection Notices (CPNs). Knowledge or exposure to caravan site licensing legislation would be advantageous. Strong case management, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload. The Details Hybrid working available Competitive rate Initial 6-month contract with extension potential Please note: Applicants must have previous Local Authority experience within Private Sector Housing, including Mandatory HMO Licensing, enforcement activity and CPNs. If you're an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .