Housing Standards Officer Vacancy waiting to be filled

Venn Group have been approached by a Housing Association and would like to introduce the following position available

Position:          Housing Standards Officer   

Location:         Rochdale  (Hybrid - 2 days Working from Home) 

Rate:              £24.96 p/hour Umbrella Rate

Hours:             37 hours p/week

Length:            6 Months

The role will predominantly involve:

•  Assisting the Housing Standards Team Lead in delivering a housing standards service including carrying out property surveys and inspections using the HHSRS, the implementation of both reactive and proactive enforcement of Housing Legislation, HMO Licensing, Empty Properties and Landlord Accreditation
• Investigating complaints, and undertaking service requests from tenants/landlords/owners, in relation to any housing standards matter

• To provide guidance and advice to owners, landlords, and tenants in interpreting HHSRS surveys, schedules of work and legislative requirements.
• Undertaking reactive and proactive site visits / inspections and taking any necessary remedial action to ensure compliance with legislative standards relating to empty properties. 
• Contributing to all other appropriate activities undertaken across the strategic housing service

 The successful candidate must be able to start within short notice.