Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

Private Sector Housing Officer (HMO Licensing)Kent 45- 50 per hour Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite)Location: Kent Rate: 45- 50 per hour Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days RemoteA Kent local authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join its Housing Standards team and help tackle a significant HMO Licensing backlog.This is an excellent opportunity for an officer with strong experience in HMO licensing, housing inspections and private sector housing enforcement to make an immediate impact within a busy regulatory service. The successful candidate will play a key role in reducing application backlogs, improving compliance and supporting the council''s wider private rented sector objectives.The RoleThe successful candidate will support the delivery of the authority''s HMO licensing function, managing a caseload of licence applications, undertaking inspections and ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation.Alongside licensing work, you will have the opportunity to support wider housing standards and enforcement activities across the private rented sector.Key ResponsibilitiesProcessing HMO licence applications.Undertaking HMO and housing standards inspections.Assessing compliance with HMO licensing requirements.Investigating housing complaints within the private rented sector.Conducting HHSRS inspections and hazard assessments.Serving statutory notices where appropriate.Managing housing ..... full job details .....