A client within the Public Sector based in Kent is currently recruiting for a Technical Officer to join their HHSRS team as soon as possible.

The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to undertake the inspection in relation to Service Requests and HMOs in relation to the clients licensing function, management regulations and to assess conditions in relation to the HHSRS.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Prepare letters notices and schedules of work necessary to bring properties up to current standards


• Appropriate enforcement action to secure necessary improvements.


• Investigate complaints of poor housing conditions

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• A suitable qualification in housing, environmental health, building, surveying or equivalent practical experience or property-based qualification.


• Qualified HHSRS practitioner

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience of negotiating with owners and agents

• An ability to deal with members of the community, landlords, agents, and council officers

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £30 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to liam.walton@servicecare.org.uk or call Liam at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.

If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.