Housing Compliance Officer

Housing Compliance Officer

Kent | 12 Month Agency Contract (High Likelihood of Extension)

🚨 Early applications are strongly encouraged. Due to the attractive contract length, flexible working arrangements, and expected high demand, this role will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Suitable candidates may be submitted and interviewed before the closing date, so we recommend applying at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

📍 Kent
🏠 Predominantly Remote Working
🚗 Site Inspections Required
💰 Competitive Hourly Rate DOE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Compliance Officer to join a busy Local Authority Housing Service in Kent on an initial 12-month agency contract, with a strong possibility of extension.

This role has been created to support a well-established team through a period of staffing changes while maintaining service delivery and preventing housing enforcement backlogs over the coming months.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering a broad range of private sector housing enforcement and compliance functions, ensuring properties meet statutory standards and that residents are protected through effective enforcement action where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake HHSRS inspections and assessments
• Carry out HMO licensing inspections
• Investigate housing complaints, disrepair, and housing condition issues
• Serve statutory notices and progress enforcement cases
• Deal with statutory nuisance matters
• Enforce housing standards legislation and regulations
• Advise landlords, tenants, and stakeholders on compliance requirements
• Work in line with current electrical safety regulations
• Support enforcement activity relating to the Renters' Rights Act
• Maintain accurate records using the IDOX / IDOCS case management system

Requirements

✅ HHSRS trained and experienced

✅ Strong background in Private Sector Housing

✅ Experience carrying out HMO licensing inspections

✅ Knowledge of housing enforcement legislation and regulatory compliance

✅ Experience serving notices and undertaking enforcement action

✅ Familiarity with statutory nuisance investigations

✅ Previous Local Authority experience preferred

✅ Experience using IDOX / IDOCS systems would be advantageous

Contract Details

• Initial 12-month agency contract
• Potential structure of 6 months + 6 months
• Predominantly remote working
• Approximately 1-2 days per week undertaking inspections
• No regular office attendance required
• Mileage paid for inspections (currently proposed at 55p per mile, subject to confirmation)
• Immediate interview availability

Why Apply?

• Long-term contract stability
• Flexible and remote working arrangement
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a busy housing service
• Strong likelihood of extension beyond the initial term
• Competitive agency rates

If you're an experienced Housing Compliance Officer looking for your next contract opportunity in Kent, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered before shortlist submissions begin.