Are you committed to improving housing standards and making a difference in the lives of residents? If so, my client is looking to add a Housing Officer or Senior Housing Officer to their Private Sector Housing team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to raising housing standards, reducing long-term empty properties, and providing safe and energy-efficient homes.
 
You need to have access to a car and be able to come to the office / site 3 days a week.
 
The Role
·Inspect properties, conduct Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments, prepare schedules of work, serve formal notices, and prepare cases for prosecution or civil penalties to ensure housing meets required standards.
·Conduct risk assessments and inspections of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in partnership with other agencies to ensure they are safe, habitable, and well-managed.
·Provide expert advice on housing conditions and legislation to tenants, landlords, and letting agents, and work with landlords to access financial assistance for property improvements.
·Process grants and loans for property adaptations and improvements, manage contractors, and ensure work is carried out to specification and regulatory standards.
·Collaborate with council services to reduce empty properties, monitor compliance with property standards, and take enforcement actions as needed to return properties to use.
 
The Ideal Candidate
·Minimum Level 3 Certificate in Housing (or commitment to achieve), with progression opportunities up to a Senior Officer role based on qualifications and experience.
·Relevant experience in housing, enforcement, or property standards (5+ years for Senior Officer level).
·Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Experience with HHSRS and property inspections is a plus.
·A valid driving license is essential, along with the ability to travel for property inspections.
 
What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.
 
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

 
Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
 
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
 
By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.