Private Sector Housing Officer

South East England Contract £45 - £50 Per Hour

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Private Sector Housing Officer (Enforcement)

Surrey Local Authority
£45-£50 per hour

Initial 3-Month Contract (Very High Chance of Extension)

Hybrid Working

We're partnering with a Surrey-based Local Authority that is significantly strengthening its Private Sector Housing and Enforcement team as demand across the service continues to grow.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy, high-performing team dealing with complex and meaningful enforcement work across the borough.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, with a particular focus on enforcement, compliance, and driving up housing standards.

Duties will include:

Undertaking HHSRS inspections and property investigations
Managing complex housing complaints and disrepair cases
Taking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004
Serving Improvement Notices and Prohibition Orders
Investigating rogue landlord activity and non-compliant HMOs
Supporting HMO licensing and compliance activity
Preparing prosecution files and Civil Penalty cases where required
Liaising with legal teams, landlords, tenants, and external agencies
Supporting the council through upcoming Renters Reform changes

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

£45-£50 per hour
Initial 3-month contract with a very high chance of extension
Hybrid working flexibility
Interesting and complex enforcement caseloads
Well-supported and experienced management team
Opportunity to work within a proactive and ambitious local authority

About You

The council is looking for an officer who can confidently manage their own workload and hit the ground running from day one.

You will ideally have:

Recent Local Authority Private Sector Housing experience
Strong knowledge of HHSRS and Housing Act legislation
Experience undertaking formal enforcement action
HMO licensing and compliance experience
Ability to manage complex cases independently
Excellent communication and report-writing skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing professional looking for a well-paid role with flexibility, autonomy, and strong long-term prospects within a highly regarded Surrey authority.

For more information, give me a call on 020 3976 1513 or email shaye@park-avenue.co.uk