Housing Standards Officer needed in Bideford Paying £44 per hr ref 5288024 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Mentor Housing Standards/Renewal Officers and support them in delivering high-quality investigations and compliance work. Investigate housing complaints and assess whether landlords are meeting their legal obligations, advising tenants and stakeholders on rights and available remedies. Carry out property inspections and conduct full HHSRS assessments, identifying hazards, regulatory breaches, and enforcement needs, including licensing requirements for HMOs. Gather evidence, undertake PACE interviews, prepare enforcement files, and apply relevant enforcement policies. Enforce standards across housing, including HMO licensing, empty homes compliance, and disrepair issues. Prepare and issue enforcement actions such as improvement notices, prohibition orders, civil penalties, and cases requiring legal escalation. Work closely with internal teams on cases involving illegal eviction, harassment, and unlawful landlord practices. Manage an investigative caseload, ensuring interventions are lawful, proportionate, and completed within required timescales. Contribute to the development of operational procedures, policies, and guidance relating to housing regulatory functions. Build strong working relationships with partner agencies such as police, fire services, health teams, social care and voluntary organisations. Represent the organisation at case conferences, multi‑agency meetings, and partnership forums focused on housing standards and compliance. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared