Senior Housing Standards Officer

We''re recruiting an experienced Senior Housing Standards Officer to join a housing and regulatory services team, delivering high-quality investigative and enforcement activity across the private rented sector.This role will suit a senior housing enforcement professional with strong experience in inspections, HHSRS assessments and formal enforcement action, who is also confident mentoring colleagues and supporting service improvement. You''ll play a key role in improving housing conditions, ensuring landlord compliance and protecting tenants, while supporting the wider delivery of regulatory services.The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office, working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to attend site visits on a regular basis and must therefore have access to their own vehicle. The Role Mentor Housing Standards and Renewal Officers, supporting the delivery of high-quality investigative and enforcement work. Investigate complaints and assess landlord compliance with housing legislation, advising tenants and others on rights and available remedies. Undertake property inspections and HHSRS assessments to identify hazards, enforcement needs and regulatory requirements. Enforce regulatory controls for housing standards including mandatory HMO licensing, empty homes standards and disrepair. Gather evidence, conduct PACE-compliant interviews, prepare legal enforcement files and apply the enforcement policy. ..... full job details .....