Private Sector Housing Officer

Our client in the East Midlands is seeking a part-time Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer to start as soon as possible on an interim basis till April 2025. 

Job Purpose:

• Assist in the implementation of the Housing Renewal Policy and related strategies.
• Provide advice to private sector tenants, landlords, and owner-occupiers on housing disrepair and energy efficiency issues.
• Process applications for housing grants and loans from private tenants, landlords, and owner-occupiers.
• Monitor private sector housing conditions, including assisting with enforcement actions.
• Register and monitor Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in accordance with legislation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect private sector properties, respond to tenant complaints, and prepare schedules of condition and disrepair.
• Assess properties using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Decent Homes Standard.
• Prepare enforcement notices.
• Identify empty properties and collaborate with the team to bring them back into use.
• Develop processes and procedures, including flowcharts, for managing empty properties.
• Act as the technical lead for contractors handling housing repairs, including pricing schedules of work and reviewing others’ pricing.
• Assist in monitoring and delivering housing repair contracts.
• Identify and register HMOs, prepare licenses as required, and advise tenants, landlords, and other stakeholders.
• Provide advice on private sector renewal issues, including home energy efficiency, and liaise with colleagues and external agencies to offer comprehensive advice on available services.
• Process grants and loans promptly and in compliance with financial regulations.
• Produce information to support the development and implementation of strategies related to Empty Homes, Home Energy Conservation, and Housing Renewal.

Education and Experience:

• Proficiency in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Experience in housing, preferably with a Local Authority, Registered Social Landlord (RSL), or relevant voluntary or private sector housing organization.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the Private Sector Decent Homes Standard.
• Practical knowledge of Housing Renewal and enforcement procedures.
• Familiarity with grant and loan schemes related to Disabled Facilities, Home Repairs, Empty Homes, and Home Energy Conservation.
• Working knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.

To register your interest, please email Amit at amit@buckinghamfutures.com or call 020 8125 4321.