Job title: Housing Safety Enforcement Officer
Rate: £45-55 an hour, weekly pay
Contract: Temporary, 3 month initial duration, possibile extension for 3 month rolling basis onwards.
Location: Carslile, Cumberland, Cumbria
IR35 Determination: Outside of scope. Does not apply
Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Housing Safety Enforcement Officer to join their team in the beautiful northern area of the Lakes, carslile and Cumberland, UK. In this rewarding role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring safe and healthy living conditions within their community.
The role:
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- Carry out inspections of residential properties to assess for potential hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
- Determine the risk levels associated with identified hazards and determine appropriate enforcement action.
- Work closely with landlords and tenants to achieve compliance with relevant legislation, offering advice and guidance as needed
- Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records of inspections and enforcement actions
- Issue enforcement notices, including improvement notices and prohibition orders, when necessary
- Collaborate with other agencies, including Environmental Health and Fire Safety, to address complex cases and ensure resident safety
- Stay up-to-date on current legislation and best practices in housing safety
Experience needed:
- A strong understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislation
- Proven experience in conducting housing inspections and enforcing housing standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound judgements independently
- Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping abilities
If you are available and qualified to undertake this contract then please get in touch today.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
