HMO Licensing Enforcement Officer

East of England Contract £45 - £50 Per Hour

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HMO Compliance Officer

Norfolk

£45-£50 an hour

Initial 3-month contract

Hybrid: 3 days on site

Ready for your next challenge in Private Sector Housing?

A council in Norfolk is looking for an experienced HMO Licensing Officer to join its Private Sector Housing team on an initial three-month contract.

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded and supportive team that takes a proactive approach to improving housing standards. You'll play a key role in delivering the Council's licensing function, carrying out inspections, processing applications, and supporting property owners to meet their legal obligations.

The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days on site each week, including office attendance and property inspections across the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

Undertaking inspections of licensed properties and assessing conditions under HHSRS.
Identifying Category 1 and Category 2 hazards.
Processing licence applications and drafting licence conditions.
Monitoring compliance with licensing requirements and property standards.
Providing advice and guidance to landlords, agents, and tenants.
Preparing inspection reports, schedules of works, and maintaining accurate case records.
Working proactively with property owners to improve standards and achieve compliance.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience working within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing
Experience delivering licensing functions.
Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS.
Experience conducting inspections and assessing housing hazards.
The ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
Strong communication skills and confidence working with landlords, agents, and tenants.
A practical, solutions-focused approach to improving housing standards.

If you're passionate about improving housing standards and want to make a genuine impact within the community, you can apply using the button below. Alternatively, contact me on maya@park-avenue.co.uk or 020 3795 4828!

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