OR108127 - Senior Housing Standards Officer

Aatom Recruitment is looking for Senior Housing Standards Officer on behalf of a Local Authority.

Job Title: Senior Housing Standards Officer
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Hours Per Week: 36

Work Pattern: 1st Week will be onsite then it will be Hybrid 3 days per week in the office.

About the role:

• The main purpose of this role is to ensure that the condition and management of housing across all tenures in the borough meets and preferably exceeds the legal requirements, thereby promoting the health and well-being of our residents.  You will do this through the provision of appropriate information, advice, guidance, assistance and in some cases, the use of enforcement powers.  You will also work on the delivery of the council’s objectives around empty homes and domestic energy efficiency.

• Reporting to the Housing Standards Manager, you will be able to make appropriate decisions that resolve problems identified by exploring and considering a range of options and solutions in line with the council’s Housing Enforcement Policy and procedures.

• You will also be expected to lead on complex cases and prepare documentation for Court action when necessary.  You will be responsible for the supervision and delegation of work to the Housing Standards Officer.

Main Purpose of the role:

• To improve the quality, safety, energy efficiency and choice of residential accommodation in Elmbridge. 
• To supervise the work of the Housing Standards Officer(s), under the general direction of the Housing Standards Manager.

• To provide an excellent service to owners, occupiers and tenants in all tenures through action by a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice.