Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

We are working with a local authority who are looking for an interim Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer to join the council.

Location: Southwest based Authority 

Set-up: Hybrid, 3-days in the local area

Rate: £40 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35

Duration: Minimum 10-month initial contract, likely extension

Hours: Full-time position

The work will include:

• Undertake HHSRS inspections for single dwelling complaints in private rented sector
• Revisits to single dwelling disrepair complaints in the private rented sector to check compliance with schedule of works
• Gather evidence for breaches of Housing Act 2004 for potential Civil Penalties and prosecutions

Qualifications and Education:

• Full UK driving licence
• Local Government experience required for initial round of shortlisting
• Candidates will need to be Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) qualified and have recent experience of inspecting properties and carrying out HHSRS assessments and taking action under the Housing Act 2004
• Recording of actions and timekeeping must be excellent

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.