Park Avenue Recruitment

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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) . 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.

Park Avenue are working with a Social Housing provider to recruit a Housing Coordinator for a three month interim assignment. Working with the Housing and Repairs teams you will provide a first class service to tenants who contact the organisation across various platforms including face to face, telephone and email. You will ensure that the enquiries are resolved effectively and efficiently. Duties will include; Manage enquiries from tenants Coordinate repairs with contractors and tenants Assist Neighbourhood Officer with administration Ensure nomination, bidding and lettings process is recorded accurately. Assist with updating estate notice boards. Maintain data on stock management programme. Assist with rent arrears monitoring This is a great opportunity for someone who has a clear understanding of tenancy management processes within a housing association or local authority setting. Please apply immediately if this opportunity of interest to you.

A local authority in Essex is seeking a Housing Allocations Officer to join the busy team. This is a fast-paced frontline role that makes a real difference to people in need across the district. In this role, you'll: Assess housing applications and maintain the Housing Register Liaise with agencies to verify information and determine priority Support applicants, including those at risk of homelessness Provide nominations to housing associations and respond to enquiries What you'll bring: Experience in housing and knowledge of the Housing Act (Parts 6 & 7) Experience using Abritas Full driving licence and access to a car 3 days office presence This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a frontline housing service. Interviews are taking place this week, if you are interested please send your CV to (url removed)

My client, a leading Housing Association across London and the South East, has a fantastic opportunity for a Housing Assistant for a six month interim assignment. This is a hybrid role, working from the office in Stratford two days a week and agile for three days. Supporting the Neighbourhood Officers and Area Manager to deliver a first class customer experience to residents. You will be supporting the North West London team so a knowledge of this area would be beneficial. Duties include. Provide administrative assistant to the team, ensuring KPI's are met. Working with Officers to fully resolve resident issues and requests at quality and pace. Such as; tenancy changes, general service charge enquiries, keys and fobs, reporting issues, chasing issues, requesting a service, processing successions, system updates, garage tenancy agreements, mutual exchange, etc. Liaison with residents to obtain feedback on services and service delivery and the provision of creative solutions where necessary. Provides fantastic customer service to residents and stakeholders. Responds to resident enquiries at first point of contact, either face to face, on the phone, digitally, or by letter, and participates in a duty rota, on a variety of matters. Exceptional customer service skills Confident in making decisions that are resident focused. A good working knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy legislation and property management regulation. Excellent verbal communication skills Good time management skills, ability to prioritise, copes well under pressure and meet targets. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a solid understanding of the housing sector and wants to further develop their career within the sector.

Want to play a key role in preventing homelessness and supporting local residents? An Oxfordshire local authority is seeking experienced Housing Options Officers to strengthen their frontline housing service. You'll be helping people overcome housing challenges by offering tailored advice and practical solutions. Park Avenue has an excellent relationship with this council, having successfully placed a number of contractors there. What You'll Be Doing Deliver clear, practical housing advice and prevention support to residents at risk of homelessness Assess cases under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Prepare and issue statutory decisions within set deadlines Manage a busy and varied caseload, including more complex cases, in line with legislative duties Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in tackling homelessness and supporting those most in need. Please email your CV to (url removed) if you are interested!

Looking for your next challenge in Housing Options? A council in Norfolk is on the lookout for a Housing Options Officer to join their busy team on an interim basis. You'll be on the frontline, working directly with residents who are at risk of homelessness and helping them access the support they need. Day to day, you'll be: Giving clear, practical housing advice to residents from all backgrounds Assessing applications in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Writing and issuing Section 184 decisions on time Handling a varied caseload, including more complex cases Splitting your time between home and the office with hybrid working This role is a great chance to step into a council that's committed to preventing homelessness and making a real difference in the community. Interviews are being lined up soon - don't miss out. Interested? Please send your CV to (url removed)

Park Avenue are working with a Local Authority looking to secure homes at scale, particularly in the North West, and seeking someone with specialist knowledge of the property market in this region. The council is moving away from reliance on the private rented sector for temporary accommodation, towards stock under council ownership or long leases (10+ years). The role will be key in driving this acquisition strategy and ensuring affordability, quality, and sustainability. We're looking for someone who: Is North West-based with strong property market contacts Can negotiate and secure opportunities in a competitive market Understands compliance and standards for TA/emergency housing Is financially literate - able to run viability assessments, business cases, and reports Drives work across council services and at pace to deliver results You won't need to be in the council's London offices, but the ability to travel and maintain a base in the North is crucial. If you're interested, please email your CV to (url removed) this weekend with your availability for a call included.

Our client, a leading supplier of social housing across London and Essex has a fantastic opportunity for a temporary Sheltered Housing Officer to manage one of their over 60's independent living schemes in South Essex. Key duties: Daily welfare checks and responding to any emergency calls. Provide housing management and tenancy sustainment advice, including support for low-level arrears. Assist with viewings, lettings, sign-ups and inductions for new tenants. Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure scheme compliance (fire safety, telecare) and following up on any actions or identified issues. Maintain and update support plans and risk assessments. Promote tenant led initiatives and social activities. Ensure that the scheme remains in a safe and secure state. Skills required: Experience in managing a sheltered housing scheme with older or vulnerable residents. Strong housing management experience including legislation and best practice related to sheltered housing. Thorough knowledge of health and safety. Skilled in completing assessments and support plans. Knowledge of dealing with Safeguarding issues to ensure alerts are made efficiently and sensitively. Confidence to work independently on site five days a week. Applicants must have access to a vehicle and a full UK driving license. An Enhanced DBS. This role is based at the scheme five days a week. Six-month temporary role.

A Gloucestershire local authority is seeking experienced Housing Options Officers specifically to deal with Backlog cases. They are looking to strengthen their frontline housing service. You'll be helping people overcome housing challenges by offering tailored advice and practical solutions. Park Avenue has an excellent track record with this council, having successfully placed a number of contractors there. What You'll Be Doing Deliver clear, practical housing advice and prevention support to residents at risk of homelessness Dealing with Backlog cases Assess cases under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Issue Section 184 decisions within the required timescales and as well as part VII Manage a varied caseload, including complex cases, in line with statutory duties Hybrid working Locata knowledge is essential This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in tackling homelessness and supporting those most in need. Please email your CV immediately if you are interested!

An Essex-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Register Officer to join their team for an initial 9-month contract . The role will require you to be based in the office at the start , with the potential for hybrid working arrangements once established. In this role, you'll take ownership of assessing and managing housing register applications, ensuring all decisions comply with the Council's Allocation Scheme and Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 . Key responsibilities include: Assessing new applications, medical cases, changes of circumstances, and annual renewals Advising applicants on eligibility, banding, priority awards, and housing options Verifying documents and evidence, ensuring all information is complete and accurate Liaising with applicants, internal teams, and external agencies to clarify cases Deciding on complex applications involving medical needs, overcrowding, or statutory duties Maintaining accurate case records and issuing decision letters in line with policy Assisting the team with backlogs, appeals, or policy reviews as needed Experience of working with Locata and/or Civica housing systems is highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a busy service, with interviews commencing week starting 13th October. The rate is negotiable depending on experience. If this role sounds like a good fit, please send your CV to (url removed)

Park Avenue are currently recruiting a Housing Officer for a Housing Association based in East Sussex. Reporting to the Head of Housing you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive housing management service to tenants on your patch, ensuring a professional and high quality service at all times. Duties will include; Provide a first class housing and tenancy management service to tenants across your patch, resolving queries in an efficient and professional manner. Visiting tenants to ensure that they are adhering to the tenancy agreement. Managing ASB and nuisance queries. Working with the Rent Income department to ensure that any discrepancies in payment are dealt with. Managing voids process, including advertising of voids, assessing new applicants and arranging voids works. Liaise with repairs department to ensure all repairs are completed. This is a fantastic opportunity for a housing officer who is seeking a new challenge on the South Coast. The working pattern is agile with the option to work from two local offices should you desire. A car driver is essential as you will need to travel to properties in the Brighton and surrounding areas. For further information please submit your CV in the strictest of confidence.

Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (3-month contract) Rate: 35 - 45 per hour (umbrella, dependent on experience) Location: Hybrid (South West based) Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 1st November 2025 A South West England-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Licensing Officer to join their Licensing team on an interim basis. Offering a competitive hourly rate of 35 - 45 (umbrella, DOE), this role provides the opportunity to take on a varied caseload across multiple licensing regimes while working in a supportive hybrid environment. The Role This is a full-time interim post covering the full range of licensing services, ensuring compliance and enforcement are carried out to a high standard. The successful candidate will need to be flexible, proactive, and confident in representing the authority in a range of settings. Key Responsibilities Administer and enforce licensing duties under the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Hackney Carriage & Private Hire legislation, Street Trading, and Animal Welfare. Carry out inspections of licensed premises, vehicles, and operators for applications, renewals, and transfers. Investigate complaints, respond to representations, and prepare reports for hearings and committees. Represent the authority at licensing appeals, committees, and court proceedings. Liaise with partner agencies including the Police, Fire Service, Planning Authority, and the general public. Provide advice and guidance to businesses, applicants, and residents on licensing legislation and compliance. Maintain accurate records and databases in line with council standards. Essential Requirements Strong knowledge of licensing legislation and enforcement practice. Experience preparing and presenting reports/evidence for hearings or legal proceedings. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good IT skills with experience of licensing databases and record-keeping systems. Able to manage workloads effectively, meeting deadlines under pressure. Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends. Animal licensing experience is highly advantageous. Interested? To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) . Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across the South West and wider UK, recruiting for interim positions in Licensing, Environmental Health, and Private Sector Housing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.

Contract: Temporary, contract (3-month contract) Rate: Up to 55 per hour, dependent on experience (umbrella) Location: Hybrid Closing Date: 1st November 2025 A Devon-based Local Authority is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Protection Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an hourly basis. Offering a competitive rate of up to 55 per hour , this role plays a key part in ensuring the Local Authority continues to deliver a vital front-line service in either Contaminated Land or noise/air quality monitoring. The Role This role is managed on an hourly basis only. You will need to be able to commit to undertaking work in-person across the Local Authority and have a proven track record of working within Contaminated Land or Noise/ Air Quality Monitoring. Key Responsibilities Responding to Planning and Licensing Consultations. Assessing and considering air quality. Undertaking noise monitoring work in line with the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Utilising GIS-Mapping to engage in Contaminated Land work. Essential Requirements BSc/Diploma in Environmental Health and EHORB Certificate of Registration OR other relevant science or maths degree or equivalent professional qualification in the field of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land. Able to demonstrate up to date training and knowledge through CPD certificates A minimum of five years Local Government experience in the area of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land OR: A proven track record of working in the area of expertise outlined in the 'key responsibilities section AND experience of managing complex projects and heavy workload. Knowledge of Environmental Health and the issues which affect Environmental Health policy. Willingness to work regular non-standard hours when necessary. Full, current driving licence & access to own vehicle. Interested? To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email jacques removed) . Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across Devon and the surrounding regions, recruiting for interim positions in Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.

Contract: Temporary, Ad-Hoc (3-month contract) Rate: 65 per inspection (Ltd. or umbrella) Location: On-Site Closing Date: 1st November 2025 A Devon-based Local Authority is seeking a highly experienced Food Safety Officer to join their Environmental Health team on an Ad-Hoc basis. Offering a competitive rate of 65 per inspection , this role plays a key part in ensuring the Local Authority stays on target with its Food Safety Inspection Targets. The Role This role is managed on a per-inspection basis only. The successful candidate will be solely responsible for completing all inspections required under the project, ensuring consistency and efficiency in delivery. Key Responsibilities Carry out Category D food hygiene inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice Complete all associated inspection reports and administrative duties Submit inspection outcomes directly to the Council within agreed time-frames Ensure all inspections are conducted to the required standard, maintaining accuracy and professionalism Liaise with the Council's Environmental Health & Licensing Manager as required Essential Requirements BSc (Hons) Environmental Health, Higher Certificate in Food Control, or equivalent qualification Registered with EHORB and/or CIEH Professional Registers Evidence of Food Law Code of Practice competency (with up-to-date competency matrix) Minimum 3 years experience delivering official controls in food hygiene and safety Minimum 20 hours relevant CPD per year for the last 2 years Interested? To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email jacques removed) . Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across Devon and the surrounding regions, recruiting for interim positions in Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.