Private Sector Housing Officer · Hybrid
Location:
Region: Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Role:
- Industry: Public Sector and Government
- Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Rate: £48.00 per hour
Application Details:
- Date Posted:
Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 30/04/2026
Job Reference: 05032619
Private Sector Housing Officer · Hybrid
We are currently assisting a client, to identify a Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on a 6-month contract, to carry out enforcement action, HHSRS inspections and HMO Licensing.
Private Housing Standards Officer
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £48.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Location: Midlands
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints relating to private sector housing and assess landlord compliance with relevant legislation
- Carry out property inspections and undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments
- Prepare and serve enforcement documentation, including improvement notices, prohibition orders, civil penalties, and prosecution files
- Provide advice and guidance to tenants and landlords on housing standards, legal rights, remedies, and compliance requirements
- Support and progress cases involving illegal eviction, harassment, and other unlawful landlord practices
- Manage a complex enforcement caseload in accordance with council policy, statutory guidance, and best practice
Essential Requirements
- Vast experience in Private Sector Housing
- Knowledge of housing legislation including Housing Act 2004
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- DBS Check
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