Housing Standards Officer

Housing Standards Officer - Mid Sussex District Council

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Salary: £35,412 - £39,862 pa

About the Role:

Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a driven Housing Standards Officer to join our Environmental Health team. We are looking for an enthusiastic officer who is passionate about improving housing standards.

As a Housing Standards Officer, you will be required to carry out inspections, investigations, provide advice and undertake appropriate enforcement actions in respect to all relevant housing legislation. To do so, you must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including maintaining accurate records, drafting reports and dealing with correspondence. You must also have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Investigating and carrying out inspections relating to housing standards especially those relating to the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and responding to complaints about housing conditions in both the private rented and social housing sectors.
• Applying the appropriate enforcement legislation to ensure compliance is obtained in relation to housing standards.

• Delivering grant assistance including Disabled Facility Grants in a timely manner by supporting the customer through the application process and ensuring the customer at the end of the process has the much-needed adaptation along with receiving a high-quality experience.

You will work closely with other staff and management of the friendly and successful Housing Standards team, to ensure the team continuously delivers the highest quality environmental health services to our customers.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualification (e.g. BTEC, HND) in surveying, Environmental Health or another Housing related subject.
• Up to date expert technical knowledge of construction.
• Recent experience of carrying out inspections and applying current housing standards.
• Ability to interpret specialist information e.g. technical plans/drawings and specifications.
• Good organisational skills and able to manage workload in an efficient, effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to members, officers and the public.

Why Join Us?

Working for Mid Sussex District Council offers a range of benefits, including:

• Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our excellent pension plan.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office.
• Commitment to Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and offer numerous opportunities for training and development.
• Wellbeing: We offer an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme via Vita Health Group.

If you are a motivated housing professional looking to make a significant impact within local government, we would love to hear from you.