Senior Housing Property Officer

Are you committed to improving housing standards and making a difference in the lives of residents? If so, my client is looking to add a Housing Officer or Senior Housing Officer to their Private Sector Housing team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to raising housing standards, reducing long-term empty properties, and providing safe and energy-efficient homes.
You need to have access to a car and be able to come to the office / site 3 days a week.
Inspect properties, conduct Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments, prepare schedules of work, serve formal notices, and prepare cases for prosecution or civil penalties to ensure housing meets required standards.
·Conduct risk assessments and inspections of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in partnership with other agencies to ensure they are safe, habitable, and well-managed.
·Provide expert advice on housing conditions and legislation to tenants, landlords, and letting agents, and work with landlords to access financial assistance for property improvements.
·Process grants and loans for property adaptations and improvements, manage contractors, and ensure work is carried out to specification and regulatory standards.
·Minimum Level 3 Certificate in Housing (or commitment to achieve), with progression opportunities up to a Senior Officer role based on qualifications and experience.
·Relevant experience in housing, enforcement, or property standards (5+ years for Senior Officer level).
·Experience with HHSRS and property inspections is a plus.
·A valid driving license is essential, along with the ability to travel for property inspections.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application.

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