Job title: Housing Safety Enforcement Officer

Rate: £45-55 an hour, weekly pay

Contract: Temporary ongoing work

Location: Cumberland, Cumbria

Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Housing Safety Enforcement Officer to join our team in beautiful Cumberland, UK. In this rewarding role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring safe and healthy living conditions within their community.

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring housing safety standards? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The role:

• Carry out inspections of residential properties to assess for potential hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Determine the risk levels associated with identified hazards and determine appropriate enforcement action.
• Work closely with landlords and tenants to achieve compliance with relevant legislation, offering advice and guidance as needed
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records of inspections and enforcement actions
• Issue enforcement notices, including improvement notices and prohibition orders, when necessary
• Collaborate with other agencies, including Environmental Health and Fire Safety, to address complex cases and ensure resident safety
• Stay up-to-date on current legislation and best practices in housing safety

Experience needed:

• A strong understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislation
• Proven experience in conducting housing inspections and enforcing housing standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound judgements independently
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping abilities

if this sounds of interest to you, please submit your updated CV! Thanks, Louis at randstad Leeds.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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