Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

6 days ago


London, United Kingdom Sevenoaks District Council Full time

Our Private Sector Housing team seeks to bring about improvements in the conditions and standards of management of private sector housing.

You'll assist the team in achieving this by leading on the delivery on housing enforcement standards to ensure private sector residential accommodation throughout the District meets statutory standards and help to bring about improvements in conditions and standards of management for residents.

With your knowledge of Housing legislation, you'll be comfortable using formal action where necessary, including attending court. You'll inspect and licence HMO's in connection with the appropriate licensing schemes and undertake regular inspections of all HMO's.

You'll be responsible for assessing a variety of properties using Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and interpret the results of these assessments to determine an appropriate course of action to deal with each hazard identified.

Your interpersonal skills will be invaluable as you carry out the effective day to day management and maintenance of the Council owned Hever Road Gypsy and Traveller site and its facilities. In addition to this, you'll also carry out regular inspections of mobile park homes and park home sites in accordance with the relevant legislation and model standards.

This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).

Do you want to know more about the role?

Please contact Alison Simmons, Head of Housing, on for an informal discussion about the role.

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.



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