Housing Enforcement Officer, Grimsby

Role Overview

Currently recruiting for aHousing Enforcement Officerto join a proactive Local Authority team in Grimsby. This is a key role focused on improving housing standards, protecting public health, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation across a diverse property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints relating topoor housing conditionsacross various property types, including HMOs and mobile homes
• Carry out inspections using theHousing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)to identify and assess hazards
• Prepare detailedschedules of works, reports, notices, and correspondence to address identified issues
• Take appropriateinformal or formal enforcement action, including serving statutory notices and supporting prosecutions
• Monitor properties to ensure compliance and that hazards are reduced to acceptable levels
• Inspect and assesslicensed properties and HMOs, including suitability for licensing and compliance with licence conditions
• Identify and investigateunlicensed propertieswhere required
• Take action on properties posing risks topublic health or safety, including those with unauthorised access
• Gather and manage evidence in line with thePolice and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)

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How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, pleaseapplybelowand we will be in touch.