Housing Standards Officer

Housing Standards OfficerLocation: Esher, SurreyPay Rate: PAYE: £27.86 per hour or Umbrella: £36.46 per hourHybrid 2 days remote, 3 days district/officeWe 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.Support the council''s Empty Homes Programme by investigating complex cases and helping bring vacant properties back into use.Administer Caravan Site Licensing and ensure compliance with licence conditions.Promote domestic energy efficiency and support the council''s Home Energy Conservation objectives.Liaise with landlords, tenants, solicitors, fire authorities, planners, and other partner agencies.Maintain accurate case records and contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives. Requirements: Experience in private sector housing enforcement or environmental ..... full job details .....