£50-£55 per hour
Initial 6-Month Contract
Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next interim contract within Local Government?
A Sussex-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join its busy and supportive Housing Enforcement team on an initial 6-month contract.
The Role:
As a Private Sector Housing Officer, you'll manage a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, focusing on enforcement, housing standards, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property investigations
- Managing private rented sector complaints and housing disrepair cases
- Serving statutory notices under the Housing Act 2004
- Investigating rogue landlords and non-compliant HMOs
- Undertaking HMO licensing inspections and enforcement activity
- Preparing prosecution and civil penalty case files
- Liaising with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and external agencies
- Supporting wider Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement functions
About You
To be considered for this Private Sector Housing Officer job, you will ideally have:
- Recent experience working within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team
- Up-to-date knowledge of the Renters' Rights Act and its implications for private sector housing enforcement, landlord compliance, and tenant protections would be highly beneficial.
- Strong knowledge of Housing Act legislation, HHSRS, and enforcement procedures
- Experience dealing with HMO licensing, housing enforcement, and compliance
- Ability to independently manage a busy caseload
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Availability to start at short notice preferred
Contract Details
- Job Title: Private Sector Housing Officer
- Location: Sussex
- Rate: £50-£55 per hour
- Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available
If you're searching for a Private Sector Housing role with a varied caseload, this would be a great opportunity for you.
For more information, give me a call on 020 3976 1513 or email shaye@park-avenue.co.uk
