Housing Enforcement Officer
CV-LibraryGrimsby, North East LincolnshirecontractPosted: 29 May 2026
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Currently recruiting for a Housing Enforcement Officer to join a proactive Local Authority team in Grimsby. This is a key role focused on improving housing standards, protecting public health, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation across a diverse property portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions across various property types, including HMOs and mobile homes
* Carry out inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify and assess hazards
* Prepare detailed schedules of works, reports, notices, and correspondence to address identified issues
* Take appropriate informal or formal enforcement action, including serving statutory notices and supporting prosecutions
* Monitor properties to ensure compliance and that hazards are reduced to acceptable levels
* Inspect and assess licensed properties and HMOs, including suitability for licensing and compliance with licence conditions
* Identify and investigate unlicensed properties where required
* Take action on properties posing risks to public health or safety, including those with unauthorised access
* Gather and manage evidence in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
Referral Reward
OnRecruit is offering £250 for every successful candidate referral.
If you know someone suitable for this role, refer them and receive a reward for each successful placement.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below and we will be in touch
Currently recruiting for a Housing Enforcement Officer to join a proactive Local Authority team in Grimsby. This is a key role focused on improving housing standards, protecting public health, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation across a diverse property portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions across various property types, including HMOs and mobile homes
* Carry out inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify and assess hazards
* Prepare detailed schedules of works, reports, notices, and correspondence to address identified issues
* Take appropriate informal or formal enforcement action, including serving statutory notices and supporting prosecutions
* Monitor properties to ensure compliance and that hazards are reduced to acceptable levels
* Inspect and assess licensed properties and HMOs, including suitability for licensing and compliance with licence conditions
* Identify and investigate unlicensed properties where required
* Take action on properties posing risks to public health or safety, including those with unauthorised access
* Gather and manage evidence in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
Referral Reward
OnRecruit is offering £250 for every successful candidate referral.
If you know someone suitable for this role, refer them and receive a reward for each successful placement.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below and we will be in touch