Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer

Working for Elmbridge Borough Council The main purpose of the role: To improve the quality, safety and choice of residential accommodation in Elmbridge and meeting the Council''s responsibilities under the Housing Acts and other legislation. To ensure best use of the housing stock by minimising the number of empty properties. To provide an excellent service to owners, occupiers and tenants in all tenures through action by a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice. Specific duties and responsibilities To carry out proactive and programmed inspections of residential properties Investigate complaints regarding housing disrepair, in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where necessary and appropriate, to initiate and prepare recommendations for enforcement action in line with council policies and procedures. Inspection, licensing and enforcement of houses of multiple occupation in line with council policies and procedures under supervision by the Senior Housing Standards Officer. Inspection, licensing and enforcement mobile home/ caravan sites in line with council policies and procedures. To lead on the promotion, identifying and monitoring of empty homes and bringing them back into use. Organising awareness of the empty property issues and any initiatives through appropriate promotional materials, publicity and education and proactively approaching the owners of empty ..... full job details .....