Specialist Officer – Private Sector Housing
Devon
£21.20 LTD (Umbrella)
Part-time – 18.5 hours per week
Temporary – 12 weeks
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Specialist Officer – Private Sector Housing to join a local authority in Devon on a part-time temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing or environmental health professional to support the delivery of statutory private sector housing functions and help improve housing standards across the district.
The Role
You will play a key role in improving housing conditions and protecting residents’ health by inspecting private sector properties, assessing hazards, and taking appropriate enforcement action where required.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to service requests and complaints relating to private sector housing conditions
Carry out property inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Identify hazards and prepare schedules of work, notices, and remedial actions
Take enforcement action where necessary and monitor compliance
Inspect and assess Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for licensing and standards
Support Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) assessments and housing assistance processes
Maintain accurate records, reports, and statistical information
Liaise with landlords, tenants, contractors, and partner agenciesRequirements
Experience inspecting domestic properties and enforcing housing standards
Strong working knowledge of housing legislation and HHSRS
Experience within private sector housing, environmental health, or a similar regulatory role
Good knowledge of building construction and property defects
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive or complex cases
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Full UK driving licence
Basic DBS requiredThis is a great opportunity for a housing professional seeking flexible, part-time work within a supportive local authority environment.
If you are interested, please contact:
George Westhead
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