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<p><strong><strong>Property Licensing & Enforcement Officer</strong></strong><strong><strong>Initial 6-Month Contract £50-£55 per hour (Umbrella) Full-Time (36 hrs, Mon-Fri)</strong></strong><strong><strong>Fully On-Site Across Multiple Newham Locations Must Have Own Vehicle + Clean UK Driving Licence</strong></strong></p> <p>Are you an experienced Property Enforcement or Housing Standards professional ready for your next challenge?We're recruiting for a <strong>skilled Property Licensing & Enforcement Officer</strong> to support Newham's property licensing schemes and ensure safe, compliant housing across the borough.</p> <strong><strong>? What's on Offer</strong></strong> <ul> <li><strong>Initial 6-month contract</strong></li><li><strong>£50-£55 per hour (Umbrella)</strong></li><li><strong>Full-time, 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri)</strong></li><li><strong>Fully on-site role across various Newham properties</strong></li><li><strong>Must have your own vehicle + clean UK driving licence</strong></li></ul> <strong><strong> Essential Experience</strong></strong> <p>To be successful, you'll need:</p> <ul> <li><strong>HHSRS certification</strong></li><li>Strong background in <strong>property inspections and enforcement</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>HMO licensing</strong>, <strong>property licensing schemes</strong>, and <strong>housing regulation</strong></li><li><strong>Damp and mould.Disrepair experience </strong></li></ul> <strong><strong> Key Responsibilities</strong></strong> <p>You'll play a crucial role in ensuring properties meet legal standards by:</p> <strong><strong>Inspection & Enforcement</strong></strong> <ul> <li>Carrying out <strong>HHSRS inspections</strong>, investigations, and compliance checks across Mandatory HMOs, Additional HMOs, Section 257 HMOs, and Selective Licence properties.</li><li>Conducting <strong>follow-up visits</strong> to ensure corrective actions have been completed.</li><li>Investigating <strong>complaints, referrals, and community enquiries</strong>, determining appropriate enforcement routes.</li></ul> <strong><strong>Reporting & Case Management</strong></strong> <ul> <li>Preparing detailed <strong>reports, assessments, and recommendations</strong> for further intervention.</li><li>Managing and monitoring your own <strong>caseload</strong>, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and objectives are met.</li></ul> <strong><strong>Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement</strong></strong> <ul> <li>Liaising with <strong>residents, landlords, partner agencies, Councillors</strong>, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Providing professional advice, education, and making referrals for enforcement action.</li></ul> <strong><strong>Formal Action & Legal Work</strong></strong> <ul> <li>Serving <strong>warnings, statutory notices, and legal documentation</strong> where required.</li><li>Gathering evidence, preparing <strong>witness statements</strong>, and supporting <strong>prosecutions</strong>.</li><li>Giving evidence in <strong>Court, Public Hearings, and Tribunals</strong> as needed.</li></ul> <p>Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p> <p>By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.</p>

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