Full job descriptionMarks Consulting Partners is working with a local authority in Surrey to appoint a Senior Housing Standards Officer on a temporary basis.
This is a temporary position paying £36 per hour.
What you will be doing:
*Supervising and delegating casework to the Housing Standards Officer(s)
*Investigating complaints about poor housing conditions, including property inspections and HHSRS assessments
*Identifying statutory nuisances and statutory overcrowding
*Taking enforcement action where appropriate, including statutory notices and prosecution proceedings
*Leading on complex cases and preparing documentation for Court and Residential Property Tribunal
*Administering the council’s HMO Licensing Scheme and Caravan Site Licensing
*Supporting the council’s empty homes and domestic energy efficiency objectives
What you will need:
*Proven experience in housing enforcement or environmental health, ideally within a local authority setting
*Strong working knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
*Experience with HMO licensing and enforcement processes
*Confidence undertaking interviews under caution and giving evidence at Court or Tribunal
*Excellent report writing and casework management skills
*Ability to supervise and support junior team members
If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Marks Consulting Partners specialise in placing candidates in Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development and Building Consultancy roles across the public sector.