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Private Sector Housing Officer

Employer
Buckingham Futures
Location
Essex
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
12 Dec 2019

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Sector
Housing, Private Sector
Function
Consultant
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Our client in Essex is currently recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer on a part time, short term contract commencing December 2019.
 
Professional & Technical Accountabilities
 

-Investigate complaints of poor housing conditions and undertake inspections of private sector housing to assess potential hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
-To undertake the inspection of HMOs in relation to the Council’s licensing function management regulations and to assess conditions in relation to the HHSRS.
-Prepare letters notices and schedules of work necessary to bring properties up to current statutory and Council standards and take appropriate enforcement action to secure necessary improvements.
-Carry out the inspection of mobile home parks and other caravan sites to ensure compliance with appropriate site licence conditions and associated legislation.
-To provide property owners members of the public and businesses with general advice about the statutory requirements and guidance with regard to housing standards and management
 
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge

 
-Degree in Environmental Health Housing or a Building related subject.
-Qualified HHSRS practitioner
-At least 2 years post qualification experience of working within a local government Environmental Health Team or similar.
-Experience of undertaking property inspections and investigation of complaints of housing conditions and taking subsequent enforcement action.
-Sound knowledge and experience of the regulatory framework guidance and good practice in relation to the Housing Acts Housing Health and Safety Rating System HMO legislation and associated enforcement legislation.
 
For further information call us on 02087325450 or email ricky@buckinghamfutures.com
 

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