Housing Standards Officer

Location: Esher, Surrey

Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.86 per hour or Umbrella: £36.46 per hour

Hybrid – 2 days remote, 3 days district/office

We are recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and housing standards to make a real impact on improving housing conditions across the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions and undertake property inspections.
Assess hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Take enforcement action where required, including statutory notices, interviews under caution, prosecutions, and court attendance.
Lead on complex housing standards cases and supervise Housing Standards Officer(s).
Manage HMO licensing, inspections, compliance, and enforcement.
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