HOUSING COMPLIANCE OFFICER (PRIVATE SECTOR), Newham

HOUSING COMPLIANCE OFFICER (PRIVATE SECTOR) NEWHAM £25 HOURLY RATE MONDAY - FRIDAY- 9AM - 5PM 3 MONTH ASSIGNMENT (POSSIBILITY OF BEING EXTENDED) IMMEDIATE START HOUSING COMPLIANCE OFFICER'S JOB PURPOSE: To assist in the development, implementation and lead our strategy for protecting private renters across the borough while helping to tackle social, economic and environmental factors HOUSING COMPLIANCE OFFICER'S MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: To inspect properties in poor, overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in various locations, early in the morning, later at night and at weekends To use your housing and environmental health powers and make sound decisions in relation to technical and legal matters. To investigate and take the appropriate action in relation to service requests. To take responsibility during enforcement inspections to ensure that they are carried out safely and effectively, in the presence of Police and/or other agencies To help recover Financial Penalties and other orders by using effective recovery mechanisms, including liaising with the Finance, Legal and other departments. Assist in the preparation of cases and give evidence to a high standard in civil and criminal proceedings in Courts and Tribunals THE IDEAL HOUSING COMPLIANCE OFFICER MUST HAVE: Basic knowledge of private sector housing and property licensing within the local government framework. A basic level of understanding of surveying techniques and application of risk assessments. Experience in inspecting properties in poor, overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in various locations. Ability to give advice on the rights and responsibilities to owners and occupiers. Please note that you will need to have a full UK driving license as well as access to a vehicle. *Please apply online with your CV. Please note that only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted* Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser