Private Sector Housing Officer

South East England Contract Up To £45 Per Hour

Interim Private Sector Housing Officer Job
Surrey-Based Local Authority
£45 per hour | Part-Time (3 Days per Week)

Park Avenue are working with a Surrey-based Local Authority to recruit an experienced Interim Private Sector Housing Officer for an exciting Private Sector Housing job opportunity on a part-time basis.

This Private Sector Housing Officer role offers flexibility around working days and a hybrid working arrangement, with 2 days per week spent in the office or out on site inspections, and 1 day working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out a full range of private rented sector inspections
Assessing properties using HHSRS and applying enforcement where appropriate
Serving statutory notices
Managing HMO licensing, including applications, renewals, and inspections
Supporting with occasional Public Health Act welfare burials, including liaising with coroners and family members where required
Assisting with caravan site licensing when needed (minimal involvement)

About You

The council are looking for an officer with strong Private Sector Housing experience and a confident understanding of HHSRS and enforcement processes. Experience dealing with welfare burials would be beneficial, although this is not essential.

Candidates with previous experience in Private Sector Housing jobs, Environmental Health, HMO licensing, housing enforcement, and property inspections are encouraged to apply.