Private Sector Housing Officer

Improve housing standards. Protect tenants. Make a difference.Could your next move be an opportunity to improve housing conditions, tackle poor landlord practices and make a genuine difference to local communities?A Local Authority in Northamptonshire is looking for a Private Sector Housing Officer to joint its team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents across Northamptonshire.Key ResponsibilitiesImprove housing conditions by investigating complaints relating to disrepair, damp and mould, overcrowding and unsafe properties.Protect tenants by undertaking property inspections and HHSRS assessments, identifying hazards and securing remedial works.Drive landlord compliance through appropriate enforcement action, including notices, civil penalties and prosecutions.Raise standards across HMOs by managing licensing, investigating unlicensed properties and monitoring compliance.Reduce risks to tenants through proactive inspections, assessing fire safety, overcrowding, amenities and property management.Strengthen partnership working with landlords, tenants and external agencies to resolve housing concerns.Improve regulatory compliance by supporting HMO Licensing schemes.Promote better housing standards through advice, guidance and support for wider initiatives, including empty homes and improvement grants.About YouYou''ll be a proactive Private Sector Housing professional with:Experience within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team.Good ..... full job details .....