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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy authority in West Northamptonshire. Are looking for a Housing Enforcement Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Housing Enforcement Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: West Northamptonshire
Office Based/Hybrid: Hybrid
Rate of Pay: £45p/h umbrella

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake a range of activities including property inspections, HHSRS assessments, the drafting of schedules of work and the preparation and serving of notices, interviewing people under caution, executing warrants of entry and carrying out works in default and prepare cases for prosecution or the imposition of civil penalties to ensure the maintenance and improvement of standards across the Private Rented sector. 
• Undertake a range of activities relating to the harassment and/or unlawful eviction of residential occupiers, to include advising tenants on lawful occupation, resolving disputes between landlords and residential occupiers, taking enforcement action against landlords, and considering options for formal enforcement in the Courts or First Tier Tribunal. Given evidence as necessary in the Courts and Tribunal Service.
• Work collaboratively with the owners and managers of licensable HMOs to ensure that their
  properties are licensed, well managed, maintained in a good condition, meet the amenity standards and comply with the HMO Management Regulations.
• Respond promptly, within agreed timescales, to complaints about serious disrepair and housing- related nuisance in the private sector and, through investigation, evaluate risks and hazards and determine the nature, cause, urgency and remedy of the problems.
• Develop and maintain close working relations with a wide range of other services and organisations in order to facilitate the flow of information, encourage joint working and co-operation, achieve the prompt resolution of complex problems and ensure that, even when an input is required from a number of teams, service delivery is always well co-ordinated and the service user is kept fully informed of developments

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Housing Enforcement Officer
  role or equivalent 
• Must have current experience of HHSRS inspections of properties and hold a certificate of competency in the HHSRS regime.
• Must have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Desirable experience of the First Tier Housing Tribunal
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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