Housing Standards Officer

Housing Standards OfficerSurrey-Based Local Authority 40- 45 per hour DOE Contract until March 2027 Hybrid WorkingA Surrey local authority is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join their Private Sector Housing team on an interim basis through to the end of March 2027.This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, supportive service with a genuinely positive team culture. The team is friendly, collaborative and prides itself on maintaining high standards across the private rented sector.The RoleYou will be responsible for a varied caseload across housing standards and enforcement, including:HMO inspections and licensing workAdditional Licensing scheme activityDamp and mould investigationsService request inspectionsImprovement NoticesHousing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessmentsGeneral enforcement and regulatory caseworkCivil Penalty investigationsThe authority is looking for someone who can confidently manage cases, undertake inspections and progress enforcement work with minimal supervision.RequirementsRecent Housing Standards experience within a local authorityStrong knowledge of HHSRS, including the updated frameworkExperience undertaking HMO inspections and licensing workExperience dealing with damp and mould casesBasic DBS certificateFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleWorking ArrangementsHybrid workingApproximately 2-3 days per week on site following inductionIdeally 3-4 days per week on site during the first two ..... full job details .....