Private Sector Housing Officer

Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer who can confidently take enforcement cases from inspection through to formal action?A Local Authority in Hampshire is looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to provide immediate support to its busy housing service.This is a hands-on contract for someone who can independently manage housing complaints, inspect private rented properties and take proportionate enforcement action where necessary, whilst working on a hybrid basis with just 2 days per week on site.The roleCarry out comprehensive HHSRS assessments and Part 1 Housing Act 2004 inspectionsManage private sector housing complaints and service requests from investigation through to resolutionInvestigate disrepair, damp and mould, property conditions and other housing hazardsInspect HMOs and investigate licensing or management regulation breachesTake informal and formal housing enforcement actionPrepare and serve statutory notices and Civil Penalty NoticesGather evidence and progress complex enforcement casesSupport tribunal proceedings where requiredMaintain an up-to-date awareness of the Renters'' Rights ActWhat you''ll needYou''ll need previous Private Sector Housing, Housing Standards or Housing Enforcement experience, ideally within a Local Authority setting, alongside:Strong practical experience of HHSRS and the Housing Act 2004Experience managing housing complaints and service requestsHMO inspection and enforcement experienceConfidence ..... full job details .....