Private Sector Housing Officer
V85103188
£35 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
East London, Greater London
Public Sector And Council
Posted 7 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
East London (Full time)
3 to 6 month ongoing contract
£35 per hour umbrella
Role Purpose
To assess the nature, extent and urgency of the enquiry and make effective use of advice, risk based interventions and enforcement action, including civil penalties, to improve housing conditions and ensure that all homes in the private sector are safe and habitable.
Responsibilities
- Investigate the licensing status of premises and in licensed properties monitor and assess compliance with licensing conditions.
- Process applications for property licences, including inspection of housing conditions and assessment of management standards. Draft all appropriate documentation and make recommendations for approval or refusal of licenses.
- Prepare detailed reports or briefing documents containing detailed analysis of issues, proposals for implementation and recommendations for action.
- Carry out complex inspections, with a high level of competency, of a wide variety of licensable homes in the Private Rented Sector including Houses in Multiple Occupation.
- Correspond with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance with all relevant legislation.
Requirements
- Broad experience of using environmental health and housing legislation to enforce and raise standards in private sector housing.
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of Housing and PSH legislation and practice
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge sufficient to carry out the duties of Private Sector Housing Officer
PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.
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