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Property Standards & Empty Homes Officer

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 20 - 20 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Esher, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Elmbridge Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Property Standards & Empty Homes Officer this role will be based at: Hybrid KT10 9SD, 3 days in the office / undertaking site visits with 2 days remote.

The right candidate will:

  * To carry out proactive and programmed inspections of residential properties

  * Investigate complaints regarding housing disrepair, in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where necessary and appropriate, to initiate and prepare recommendations for enforcement action in line with council policies and procedures.

  * Inspection, licensing and enforcement of houses of multiple occupation in line with council policies and procedures under supervision by the Senior Housing Standards Officer.

  * Inspection, licensing and enforcement mobile home/ caravan sites in line with council policies and procedures.

  * To lead on the promotion, identifying and monitoring of empty homes and bringing them back into use. Organising awareness of the empty property issues and any initiatives through appropriate promotional materials, publicity and education and proactively approaching the owners of empty properties and advising them on their options.

  * To use the council’s powers under the Renters Rights Act, to support the provision of well managed and maintained rented housing within the borough, working collaboratively with tenants, landlords, managing agents and colleagues across the council

  * To advise residents, owners and landlords on matters of disrepair, housing standards and, in general terms, on the procurement and funding of building works.

We require the following:

  * Experience of undertaking responsive and programmed inspections of residential premises

  * Experience of surveying dwellings for defects and disrepair.

  * Experience of drafting statutory notices and enforcement papers in relation to housing conditions and failure to comply with notices or licensing conditions

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon

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