Housing Enforcement Officer

Your new companyHays is the exclusive recruiting partner for Birmingham City Council, Sandwell Council, Coventry Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. We are currently looking for candidates to join Birmingham City Council on a full-time, temporary basis as a Housing Enforcement Officer. Being the largest leading local authority in the whole of Europe, Birmingham City Council are renowned for their expertise in public services and endless opportunities.
Your new roleAs a Complex Case/Housing Enforcement Officer, you will carry out full inspections of private sector properties and undertake appropriate action where necessary. This will be predominately in relation to the Housing Act 2004 utilising the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and licencing conditions to evidence breaches. You will be expected to undertake inspections of properties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), housing, licensing, and public health legislation as well as prepare and issue work schedules required to bring properties up to standard and monitor compliance within relevant legislation whilst carrying out regular case reviews and be responsible for prosecutions, appeals or default actions, civil penalty notices. You will launch investigations into unlicensed properties, and conduct the service and enforcement of legal notices under a range of legislation including the housing act, Antisocial behaviour crime and policing act, prevention of damage by pests act etc.
What you'll need to succeedYou will need a full clean UK driving license and access to your own vehicle, as well as business insurance added as part of your insurance policy. A strong knowledge or qualification in HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System) with a depth of experience around this is essential for this job. You should have prior experience as a Complex Case Officer, Enforcement Officer, EHO or a senior member of staff within Social Housing with knowledge and practice in this field. You will need knowledge of Legislation and Part 6 and 7 of the Housing Act.
What you'll get in returnThese Complex Case jobs are full-time based in Birmingham, on a 3-month ongoing temporary contract with potential for long-term extension. This Housing Enforcement Officer role requires specific knowledge within the sector, and therefore for the right experience this role, will pay up to £50 per hour
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this Enforcement Officer role in Birmingham, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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