Job Title: Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer

Location: Hybrid (3 days in office/on site, 2 days remote)
Rate: £18.90 per hour (PAYE) / £24.61 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking a Property Standards and Empty Homes Officer to improve housing quality and reduce empty properties. You will investigate housing disrepair complaints, conduct inspections (including HMOs and caravan sites), and take enforcement action to ensure compliance with housing legislation. Additionally, you will identify and bring empty homes back into use and maintain accurate records.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct inspections of residential properties, HMOs, and caravan sites, using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

* Investigate disrepair complaints, initiate enforcement actions, and monitor compliance with statutory notices.

* Identify, monitor, and bring e...