Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

Private Sector Housing Enforcement OfficerNorth London Contract Rate: £60 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 months Extension Potential: Subject to requirements Working Hours: 36 hours per weekRole SummaryWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer to join a busy local authority team in North London on an initial 3-month contract.The successful candidate will play a key role in improving housing standards across the private rented sector, investigating complaints, identifying housing hazards and ensuring landlords comply with relevant housing legislation.What You Will Do as a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer Carry out inspections of privately rented properties to identify housing hazards, poor property conditions and potential breaches of legislation. Investigate complaints relating to housing disrepair, pest infestations, drainage, nuisance and other housing-related public health concerns. Assess housing risks and hazards using appropriate investigative techniques, determining the necessary remedial action and urgency of enforcement. Undertake enforcement action against non-compliant landlords, ensuring the appropriate legislation and procedures are followed. Provide professional advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, stakeholders and other council services on housing standards, licensing requirements and compliance.What You Will Need as a Private Sector Housing Enforcement ..... full job details .....