| Description |
Housing Enforcement Officer
Croydon
Full-Time Temporary Contract (3 Months)
£16.88 per hour
The purpose of this role will be to carry out inspections of dwellings in relation to housing conditions and public health issues and to take informal and/or statutory enforcement action as appropriate. To provide advice to property owners and occupants, builders, internal colleagues and external agencies on housing and public health issues.
Duties:
- To survey properties using Part 1 and Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004
- To triage enforcement cases
- To be well organised, be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be part of a team
- To input data following inspections and find time for post inspection follow up
- To research cases as necessary
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification in environmental health, building and/or drainage (eg BTech) or experience of working in a relevant field
- A thorough understanding and application of the wide range of legislation relating to Housing, Public Health, Drainage and Pests, including codes of practice, local and national guidance
- Understanding of and ability to apply the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
- To have HHSRS and building construction experience
- Experience in building design, construction and technology, drainage (above & below ground) and pest control
- Experience of identifying defects to residential properties and specifying remedial works
- Experience of using legislation to take enforcement action
- Experience of working with external customers
- Experience of using a range of IT systems
Special Conditions:
- Must be able to provide suitable transport to be able to travel between sites
- Must be able to enter confined spaces e.g. underground drainage systems
- Able to climb ladders and other access equipment to carryout surveys
Headstart Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
