Job Purpose To carry out inspections, investigations and take enforcement action to deliver the enforcement of the Council's various Property Licensing Schemes (This includes HHSRS inspections, Mandatory Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), Additional HMOs, Section 257 HMOs and Selective Licences properties). Sometimes at short notice. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that any schedules of works issued on deficient or unsatisfactory properties (including by other officers) are monitored and regulated by encouraging landlords, or licence holders, to complete works on time and to a safe, acceptable standard. They will be expected to take robust enforcement action where standards and conditions in licensed properties fall short. This will include inspections, gathering evidence using Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), enforcement letters, issuance of legal notices and orders under the Housing Act 2004 and other related legislation. They will be expected to investigate and evidence to the criminal standard and defend appeals at Court of First Tier Tribunal, as required. Where we suspect properties are operating without a licence or with the incorrect licence they will evidence and in line with the Enforcement Policy, issue civil or financial penalty notices or lead on prosecutions. The post holder will be required to work across the council, the local community, and the council's partners to deliver outcomes of the programmes. The post holder will be required to provide information and advice relating to their work and so must be very competent in using tablets and specialist software. This job specification requires all post holders to be trained and hold a certificate in Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). All post holders must maintain their competence in HHSRS and the Housing Act 2004 through regular training and responding to feedback from Managers or Principal Officers If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Oct 29, 2025
Seasonal
Job Purpose To carry out inspections, investigations and take enforcement action to deliver the enforcement of the Council's various Property Licensing Schemes (This includes HHSRS inspections, Mandatory Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), Additional HMOs, Section 257 HMOs and Selective Licences properties). Sometimes at short notice. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that any schedules of works issued on deficient or unsatisfactory properties (including by other officers) are monitored and regulated by encouraging landlords, or licence holders, to complete works on time and to a safe, acceptable standard. They will be expected to take robust enforcement action where standards and conditions in licensed properties fall short. This will include inspections, gathering evidence using Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), enforcement letters, issuance of legal notices and orders under the Housing Act 2004 and other related legislation. They will be expected to investigate and evidence to the criminal standard and defend appeals at Court of First Tier Tribunal, as required. Where we suspect properties are operating without a licence or with the incorrect licence they will evidence and in line with the Enforcement Policy, issue civil or financial penalty notices or lead on prosecutions. The post holder will be required to work across the council, the local community, and the council's partners to deliver outcomes of the programmes. The post holder will be required to provide information and advice relating to their work and so must be very competent in using tablets and specialist software. This job specification requires all post holders to be trained and hold a certificate in Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). All post holders must maintain their competence in HHSRS and the Housing Act 2004 through regular training and responding to feedback from Managers or Principal Officers If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to lead the newly created unlicensed team to ensure our private sector housing service and private rented property licensing schemes and to support the Service Manager in respect of development and operational management of teams. You will be responsible for the operational management of the unlicensed team which comprises of the inspection of houses of multiple occupation (HMO) and the identification and regularisation of all of the private sector housing functions including the borough wide private rented licensing scheme, private sector housing functions in respect of standards including tenancy sustainment and our empty homes portfolio. You will ensure that the team works collaboratively with the wider Privet ASectro Housing Service and the Compliance Team to ensure we improve quality, safety, and choice of residential accommodation in Barking and Dagenham through a range of professional and specialist interventions including, education and support, enforcement and legal action under relevant legislation. You will also ensure that all licensing arrangements are adhered to in respect of licensing of properties and taking robust enforcement action against criminal landlords. You will support in the growth of the private sector housing offer ensuring properties are safe for occupation, landlords comply with legislation and that residents behave in accordance with civic pride. You will support in the driving local improvements by ensuring the most appropriate course of action is taken in respect of non-compliance. Specific Accountabilities of the Role The postholder will have operational management responsibility of up to 15 staff across the service and will lead to ensure the council is effectively using its powers and duties to regulate the private rented sector ensuring we meet the needs of residents. Responsible for the ensuring the council utilises its powers and duties to achieve adequate standards of health and safety in all residential accommodation in the borough including houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in conjunction with the enforcement policy and relevant legislation. To provide guidance, and expert advice to the team in accordance with professional and legislative guidance to regulate conditions within privately rented accommodation across the borough. Responsible for service planning and will carry out regular audits on service provisions ensuring officers are competent with current and relevant legislation, council policy and procedure and be able to implement corrective action and identify and recommend potential improvements. Responsible in ensuring professional standards are achieved through performance reporting, management, training and development of workforce including interpreting legislative or administrative changes that may affect the service and be able to respond proactively to implement changes in accordance with best practice. Take an active role in promoting community development, i.e. attend the landlords forum and other forums as required. You will foster working relationships with other departments within the council and external partners and utilise stakeholder engagement where needed. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Oct 28, 2025
Seasonal
Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to lead the newly created unlicensed team to ensure our private sector housing service and private rented property licensing schemes and to support the Service Manager in respect of development and operational management of teams. You will be responsible for the operational management of the unlicensed team which comprises of the inspection of houses of multiple occupation (HMO) and the identification and regularisation of all of the private sector housing functions including the borough wide private rented licensing scheme, private sector housing functions in respect of standards including tenancy sustainment and our empty homes portfolio. You will ensure that the team works collaboratively with the wider Privet ASectro Housing Service and the Compliance Team to ensure we improve quality, safety, and choice of residential accommodation in Barking and Dagenham through a range of professional and specialist interventions including, education and support, enforcement and legal action under relevant legislation. You will also ensure that all licensing arrangements are adhered to in respect of licensing of properties and taking robust enforcement action against criminal landlords. You will support in the growth of the private sector housing offer ensuring properties are safe for occupation, landlords comply with legislation and that residents behave in accordance with civic pride. You will support in the driving local improvements by ensuring the most appropriate course of action is taken in respect of non-compliance. Specific Accountabilities of the Role The postholder will have operational management responsibility of up to 15 staff across the service and will lead to ensure the council is effectively using its powers and duties to regulate the private rented sector ensuring we meet the needs of residents. Responsible for the ensuring the council utilises its powers and duties to achieve adequate standards of health and safety in all residential accommodation in the borough including houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in conjunction with the enforcement policy and relevant legislation. To provide guidance, and expert advice to the team in accordance with professional and legislative guidance to regulate conditions within privately rented accommodation across the borough. Responsible for service planning and will carry out regular audits on service provisions ensuring officers are competent with current and relevant legislation, council policy and procedure and be able to implement corrective action and identify and recommend potential improvements. Responsible in ensuring professional standards are achieved through performance reporting, management, training and development of workforce including interpreting legislative or administrative changes that may affect the service and be able to respond proactively to implement changes in accordance with best practice. Take an active role in promoting community development, i.e. attend the landlords forum and other forums as required. You will foster working relationships with other departments within the council and external partners and utilise stakeholder engagement where needed. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Are you an experienced housing professional looking to make a real difference in your local community? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Area Housing Manager to join a local authority in Surrey. You'll manage a patch of approximately 750 properties across general needs, Independent Retirement Living (IRL), and leasehold stock-delivering comprehensive tenancy, income, and estate management services. Key Responsibilities: Conduct new tenant visits across all tenancy types (introductory, secure, flexible) Manage tenancy changes, successions, terminations, and rent arrears up to £1,500 Process Right to Buy and Mutual Exchange applications from start to finish Prepare legal documents, witness statements, and attend court where necessary Respond to tenancy and leaseholder enquiries and resolve estate issues Carry out estate inspections, propose improvement projects, and monitor communal areas Liaise with Housing Solutions, Tenant Support Officers, and external agencies Lead tenancy sustainment efforts and support safeguarding and domestic abuse referrals Oversee flexible tenancy reviews and possession proceedings as required Ensure timely tenancy sign-ups, agreement processing, and adherence to housing policy Monitor cleaning, maintenance, and health and safety in communal areas Participate in team duty rota and emergency response when needed Maintain a strong customer service focus and handle complaints professionally Requirements: Experience in tenancy, income, or estate management within social housing Good understanding of housing legislation and enforcement processes Confident handling complex caseloads and legal proceedings Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential) How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
Oct 08, 2025
Contractor
Are you an experienced housing professional looking to make a real difference in your local community? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Area Housing Manager to join a local authority in Surrey. You'll manage a patch of approximately 750 properties across general needs, Independent Retirement Living (IRL), and leasehold stock-delivering comprehensive tenancy, income, and estate management services. Key Responsibilities: Conduct new tenant visits across all tenancy types (introductory, secure, flexible) Manage tenancy changes, successions, terminations, and rent arrears up to £1,500 Process Right to Buy and Mutual Exchange applications from start to finish Prepare legal documents, witness statements, and attend court where necessary Respond to tenancy and leaseholder enquiries and resolve estate issues Carry out estate inspections, propose improvement projects, and monitor communal areas Liaise with Housing Solutions, Tenant Support Officers, and external agencies Lead tenancy sustainment efforts and support safeguarding and domestic abuse referrals Oversee flexible tenancy reviews and possession proceedings as required Ensure timely tenancy sign-ups, agreement processing, and adherence to housing policy Monitor cleaning, maintenance, and health and safety in communal areas Participate in team duty rota and emergency response when needed Maintain a strong customer service focus and handle complaints professionally Requirements: Experience in tenancy, income, or estate management within social housing Good understanding of housing legislation and enforcement processes Confident handling complex caseloads and legal proceedings Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential) How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
Job Title: Housing Enforcement Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: 22- 30 (PAYE & Umbrella available) Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday- Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start The successful candidate must be able to provide suitable transport to be able to travel between sites. Job Purpose: To carry out inspections of dwellings in relation to housing conditions and public health issues and to take informal and/or statutory enforcement action as appropriate. To provide advice to property owners and occupants, builders, internal colleagues and external agencies on housing and public health issues. Job Duties: To investigate service demands relating to poor housing conditions, statutory nuisance, pest control, drainage and filthy premises in the private sector and take appropriate action as necessary to resolve the complaint. To act as case officer in applying for warrants to enter premises by force if necessary. To act under the guidance of an environmental health officer or team manager in the preparation of prosecution cases. To carry out inspections & surveys of drainage systems, produce accurate drawings and specifications for remedial work to take necessary action, including service of legal notices and works in default where necessary. To deal with the demolition of buildings. To carry out site inspections relating to the identification of hazards identified under the Housing Health and Safety rating System (HHSRS), or statutory nuisances or public health issues in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's) and single-family dwellings, and to take informal or statutory enforcement action as required. To carry out duties relating to the licensing of HMOs and single family dwellings. Person Specification: The ideal candidate must have: Relevant qualification in environmental health, building and/or drainage (eg BTech) or experience of working in a relevant field. A thorough understanding and application of the wide range of legislation relating to Housing, Public Health, Drainage and Pests, including codes of practice, local and national guidance. Knowledge and understanding of the departmental enforcement policy. Understanding of Court procedures to give expert evidence for prosecutions, appeals & recovery of costs. Ability to manage conflicting priorities of various customers and case load by using a range of imaginative solutions using own expertise. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Housing Enforcement Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: 22- 30 (PAYE & Umbrella available) Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday- Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start The successful candidate must be able to provide suitable transport to be able to travel between sites. Job Purpose: To carry out inspections of dwellings in relation to housing conditions and public health issues and to take informal and/or statutory enforcement action as appropriate. To provide advice to property owners and occupants, builders, internal colleagues and external agencies on housing and public health issues. Job Duties: To investigate service demands relating to poor housing conditions, statutory nuisance, pest control, drainage and filthy premises in the private sector and take appropriate action as necessary to resolve the complaint. To act as case officer in applying for warrants to enter premises by force if necessary. To act under the guidance of an environmental health officer or team manager in the preparation of prosecution cases. To carry out inspections & surveys of drainage systems, produce accurate drawings and specifications for remedial work to take necessary action, including service of legal notices and works in default where necessary. To deal with the demolition of buildings. To carry out site inspections relating to the identification of hazards identified under the Housing Health and Safety rating System (HHSRS), or statutory nuisances or public health issues in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's) and single-family dwellings, and to take informal or statutory enforcement action as required. To carry out duties relating to the licensing of HMOs and single family dwellings. Person Specification: The ideal candidate must have: Relevant qualification in environmental health, building and/or drainage (eg BTech) or experience of working in a relevant field. A thorough understanding and application of the wide range of legislation relating to Housing, Public Health, Drainage and Pests, including codes of practice, local and national guidance. Knowledge and understanding of the departmental enforcement policy. Understanding of Court procedures to give expert evidence for prosecutions, appeals & recovery of costs. Ability to manage conflicting priorities of various customers and case load by using a range of imaginative solutions using own expertise. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
