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Job Title: Housing Enforcement Officer Location: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week in the office based in Northampton (NN1) Hourly Pay Rate: £30 to £35 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Length of the contract: Initially 3 months with potential to go permanent Gi Group are now seeking to appoint an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer to our client based in Northampton. The Housing Enforcement Officer will improve housing conditions and effect a positive and sustained step change in the behaviour of landlords and letting agents through advice, licensing, risk-based interventions, and intelligence-led enforcement action. Duties of the Housing Enforcement Officer To improve housing conditions and effect a positive and sustained step change in the behaviour of landlords and letting agents through advice, licensing, risk-based interventions, and intelligence-led enforcement action. Including the optimum use of civil penalties, rent repayment orders, and licencing fees to support an intelligence-led approach to housing enforcement, and maximise the impact in tackling criminal, rogue, and irresponsible landlords. To provide an efficient, high-quality advice, information, and enforcement service for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in order to ensure that all HMOs are well managed, safe, and habitable, and that all licensable HMOs are licenced. Undertake a range of activities including property inspections, HHSRS assessments, the drafting of schedules of work and the preparation and serving of notices, interviewing people under caution, executing warrants of entry, and carrying out works in default and prepare cases for prosecution or the imposition of civil penalties to ensure the maintenance and improvement of standards across the Private Rented sector. Give evidence as necessary in the Tribunal and Courts Service. Work collaboratively with owners and managers of licensable HMOs to ensure that their properties are licenced, well managed, maintained in a good condition, meet the amenity standards, and comply with the HMO Management Regulations. Respond promptly, within agreed timescales, to complaints about serious disrepair and housing related nuisance in the private sector, and through investigation evaluate risks and hazards, and determine the nature, cause, urgency, and remedy of the problems. Develop and maintain close working relations with a wide range of other services and organisations in order to facilitate the flow of information, encourage joint working and cooperation, achieve the prompt resolution of complex problems, and ensure that, even when an input is required from a number of teams, service delivery is always well coordinated and the service user is kept fully informed of the developments. Role Criteria HHRS Certificate. Qualified Housing Enforcement Officer with a relevant degree. Recent experience of enforcement activities under the Housing Act 2004, including the drafting and issue of enforcement notices, financial penalties, magistrates court, and first tier tribunal. Recent experience of undertaking housing inspections, the recognition of Category 1 hazards, and the remediation of Category 1 hazards. Excellent negotiating and advocacy skills, and the drive and commitment to achieve positive outcomes for residents and service users. In depth knowledge of the Housing Acts, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and local authorities' regulatory and enforcement powers in relation to HMOs and private sector housing conditions, and their practical application. In depth knowledge of the wider enforcement options available, beyond the Housing Acts, that contribute to the delivery of improvements to the standards if accommodation for tenants. Experience of the production of enforcement cases, including giving evidence in the First Tier Tribunal or Magistrates Court for housing related matters. Experience of operation a HMO Licencing Scheme, including processing licences under both Mandatory and Additional Licencing, undertaking property inspections, and ensuring compliance with licence conditions and legislation requirements. Hiring Contact: Tiegan Clark Agency: Gi Group
Are you an experienced Neighbourhood Officer looking for your next role? My client is currently looking for an enthusiastic Neighbourhood Officer to join their team to successfully manage their designated patch. The Officer will be good under pressure and managing own caseload. The manager is keen to support Officers as they understand the pressures of the role. The team are looking for an experienced candidate that will hit the ground running bringing success amongst knowledgeable peers. The Officer must have experience working closely with Anti-social behaviour cases and writing up on all cases. An exciting opportunity to join an expanding team! What are they looking for? Experience managing a busy patch of properties regarding tenancy management and estate related issues. Recent experience working within a Local Authority or Housing Association Experience managing high and Low level Anti-Social Behaviour cases What we want from you Tenancy and estate management, investigating nuisance and anti-social behaviour Responsible for developing estate action plans with external groups and also attend evening meetings when required. The role will include covering reception duty on a rota basis as and when required. Main contact for estate maintenance, offering advice, writing up reports on all issues. If you have previous experience in these areas and keen to develop your knowledge further this is a perfect team for you. Management that are willing to help all case managers be the best they can possibly along with a strong hour rate.