Private Sector Housing Officer

East Midlands Contract £40 - £50 Per Hour + Hybrid Working

Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (3-month contract)
Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (umbrella, dependent on experience)
Location: Hybrid (East Midlands-based)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 4th November 2025

A Local Authority in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their Public Protection team on an interim basis. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £40-£50 (umbrella, DOE), this role provides the opportunity to take on a varied caseload spanning housing inspections, enforcement, grants, and licensing - all within a supportive, hybrid working environment.

The Role

This is a full-time interim post delivering the Council's private sector housing functions, including housing inspections, enforcement activity, and grant/loan administration. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and confident managing a diverse caseload across single dwellings, HMOs, and mobile home sites.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate complaints and inspect dwellings under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Prepare detailed inspection notes, schedules of work, and statutory notices.
Determine and take appropriate informal or formal enforcement action in line with legislation and council policy.
Administer and monitor HMO licensing, ensuring compliance with licence conditions and investigating suspected unlicensed HMOs.
Inspect dwellings for grants and loans, assessing eligibility and monitoring works to completion.
Prepare cases for civil penalties, prosecutions, and tribunal hearings, giving evidence as required.
Liaise with landlords, tenants, agents, and partner organisations (including Fire and Rescue, Planning, and Social Care).
Contribute to bringing empty properties back into use and addressing public health nuisances.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience enforcing Private Sector Housing legislation.
Strong knowledge of HHSRS, HMO licensing, and housing enforcement practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good IT skills, with experience using databases and MS Office applications.
Ability to manage competing workloads and meet deadlines.
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health, or Housing Health and Safety Rating System Certificate of Competence (or equivalent relevant qualification).
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (designated car user role).

Desirable:

Experience administering Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).

Interested?

To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on 0203 795 4835 or email jacques@park-avenue.co.uk.

Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across the East Midlands and wider UK, recruiting for interim positions in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, and Licensing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.