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Due to the partnership between Hays and Birmingham City Council, we are looking to recruit a HMO Licencing Officer to specialise in large scale HMOs across the city. Being the largest leading local authority in the whole of Europe, Birmingham City Council are renowned for their expertise in public services and endless opportunities. Birmingham City Council provides the city’s residents with a number of services to ensure stability within citizens’ daily lives.Your new role
We are seeking an experienced HMO Licencing Officer to join the team supporting Birmingham City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong knowledge of HMO licencing legislation, enforcement, and housing standards to support the regulation and improvement of privately rented accommodation.You will be responsible for inspecting and regulating Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, undertaking enforcement action where necessary, and supporting legal proceedings against non-compliant landlords and licence holders.
You will assess housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and ensure compliance with the Housing Act 2004 (Part 2) and the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006. The role involves taking proportionate enforcement action where breaches are identified, including issuing Civil Penalty Notices for non-compliance with licence conditions or HMO Management Regulations. You will also gather evidence, prepare detailed case files, and support or lead on prosecutions against landlords and licence holders, including building robust cases for court proceedings.

Working closely with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and partner agencies, you will play a key role in improving housing standards and ensuring the safety of residents within the private rented sector.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have proven experience working within HMO licencing, private sector housing, and housing enforcement, with a comprehensive understanding of the Housing Act 2004 (Part 2), the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006.
You must have a strong track record of conducting HMO inspections, particularly within larger and more complex properties, and be confident in undertaking enforcement action, including issuing notices, civil penalties, and supporting prosecutions. Experience gathering evidence, preparing detailed case files, and contributing to legal proceedings is essential.
You must possess investigative, report-writing, and communication skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and engage effectively with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and other stakeholders.
What you’ll get in return
You will be paid a competitive hourly rate and have a guaranteed long-term, full-time role for 6 months, with further opportunities for permanent opportunities. As a Hays contractor, you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout the recruitment process as well as whilst you are at work. You will be given access to our training platform, where you can assign yourself to free online training to enhance your own skills.

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