Job Title: Housing Defects and Compliance Officer Location: Southend - Travel based role Salary: 37K + Bonus - Monday-Friday Reports to: Head of PRS and Head of Works and ComplianceAre you passionate about property compliance and ensuring homes are safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant? We are working with a leading property management organisation that is looking for a Housing Defects and Compliance Officer to join their team. This is a hands-on role where you will carry out property inspections, identify defects, and support the maintenance team in keeping their portfolio in top condition.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct detailed inspections of void and occupied rental units, producing thorough survey reports on property conditions.Identify maintenance requirements and defects, recommending both remedial and preventative solutions.Work closely with the in-house maintenance team and external contractors to ensure works are accurately scheduled and completed.Monitor ongoing compliance with council licensing and Health and Safety regulations, escalating high-risk or unresolved issues to senior management.Perform routine property inspections to flag early-stage defects and safeguard tenant welfare.Support the out-of-hours emergency line to provide tenants with 24/7 assistance for urgent maintenance or safety concerns.Skills and ExperienceAt least 2 years'' experience in property defect identification and compliance.Experience in property inspections, ideally within the PRS (P