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Private Sector Housing Officer

£47 - £57 per hour
Temporary, Full-time

We are currently looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This Private Sector Housing Officer role will focus on improving housing standards, enforcing private sector housing legislation and delivering statutory housing functions across the private rented sector.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering housing conditions, HMO standards, enforcement, disabled facilities grants and housing assistance. This Private Sector Housing Officer position would suit someone with strong experience within private sector housing enforcement and housing standards.

The Role
- Investigating complaints relating to private sector housing conditions and housing standards.
- Carrying out inspections under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- Using statutory enforcement powers to improve housing conditions in line with council policy.
- Investigating illegal eviction, harassment and other private sector housing matters.
- Delivering Housing Assistance programmes, including Disabled Facilities Grants and discretionary assistance schemes.
- Providing technical advice to residents, landlords, letting agents and other stakeholders.
- Managing a varied caseload across all areas of Private Sector Housing.
- Maintaining accurate case records and housing management systems.
- Supporting homelessness prevention through liaison with Housing Needs and other internal services.
- Providing technical support and advice to colleagues where required.

Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience working within Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health.
- Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and private sector housing legislation.
- Experience undertaking housing inspections and enforcement activity.
- Experience investigating housing condition complaints, illegal eviction and harassment cases.
- Experience using statutory enforcement powers, including notices and formal action.
- Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants and Housing Assistance schemes.
- Experience managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records.
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel throughout the district.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this Private Sector Housing Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Footnote
If you feel that this Private Sector Housing Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Private Sector Housing Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Housing Standards Officers and HMO Enforcement roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from private sector housing professionals looking to build future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on View phone number on carringtonwest.com.
By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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