James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
We are currently working in partnership with a local council based in Surrey , who are recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer on a temporary 4 month contract . The position is due to start on the 19th January , and is offering 2 days working from home . The hourly rate of pay is £37 via an Umbrella company. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Private Sector Housing at a local council and will have access to their own vehicle. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Inspecting and assessing housing to ensure compliance with legislation, including Homes for Ukraine properties, HMOs, and caravan sites Managing and enforcing housing standards, investigating service requests and taking enforcement action where necessary Overseeing HMO licensing, from application triage and inspections through to issuing licences Safeguarding residents and assessing welfare needs, carrying out risk assessments, home visits, and taking appropriate safeguarding action Supporting effective service delivery, maintaining accurate records and preparing legal files Experience required: Experience required in Private Sector Housing Experience working for a local authority Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Technical housing and legislative expertise Communication, negotiation, and engagement skills Professional judgement and case management Collaborative and adaptable working Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working - 2 days working from home Working hours : 37 hours per week Monday - Friday Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
Jan 31, 2026
Seasonal
We are currently working in partnership with a local council based in Surrey , who are recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer on a temporary 4 month contract . The position is due to start on the 19th January , and is offering 2 days working from home . The hourly rate of pay is £37 via an Umbrella company. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Private Sector Housing at a local council and will have access to their own vehicle. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Inspecting and assessing housing to ensure compliance with legislation, including Homes for Ukraine properties, HMOs, and caravan sites Managing and enforcing housing standards, investigating service requests and taking enforcement action where necessary Overseeing HMO licensing, from application triage and inspections through to issuing licences Safeguarding residents and assessing welfare needs, carrying out risk assessments, home visits, and taking appropriate safeguarding action Supporting effective service delivery, maintaining accurate records and preparing legal files Experience required: Experience required in Private Sector Housing Experience working for a local authority Skills, knowledge and expertise required: Technical housing and legislative expertise Communication, negotiation, and engagement skills Professional judgement and case management Collaborative and adaptable working Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working - 2 days working from home Working hours : 37 hours per week Monday - Friday Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
We're recruiting an experienced Senior Housing Standards Officer to join a housing and regulatory services team, delivering high-quality investigative and enforcement activity across the private rented sector. This role will suit a senior housing enforcement professional with strong experience in inspections, HHSRS assessments and formal enforcement action, who is also confident mentoring colleagues and supporting service improvement. You'll play a key role in improving housing conditions, ensuring landlord compliance and protecting tenants, while supporting the wider delivery of regulatory services. The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office, working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to attend site visits on a regular basis and must therefore have access to their own vehicle. The Role Mentor Housing Standards and Renewal Officers, supporting the delivery of high-quality investigative and enforcement work. Investigate complaints and assess landlord compliance with housing legislation, advising tenants and others on rights and available remedies. Undertake property inspections and HHSRS assessments to identify hazards, enforcement needs and regulatory requirements. Enforce regulatory controls for housing standards including mandatory HMO licensing, empty homes standards and disrepair. Gather evidence, conduct PACE-compliant interviews, prepare legal enforcement files and apply the enforcement policy. Prepare and carry out enforcement action including Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Civil Penalties and prosecutions. Work closely with Housing Options teams on cases involving illegal eviction, harassment and unlawful landlord behaviour. Manage a complex investigative caseload, ensuring enforcement action is lawful, proportionate and timely. Contribute to the development and review of operational policies, procedures and guidance for housing regulatory functions. Maintain effective partnership working with internal and external partners including Police, Fire Service, health providers, social care and voluntary agencies. Represent the service at case conferences, multi-agency meetings and partnership forums related to housing standards. Maintain accurate records, case notes and management information using relevant systems. Work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours work where required. Key Requirements Substantial experience working within housing standards, private sector housing enforcement or environmental health. Strong experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and assessments. Proven experience undertaking formal enforcement action, including notices, civil penalties and prosecutions. Experience working with HMO licensing, disrepair and empty homes enforcement. Good working knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and related regulations. Experience gathering evidence, conducting PACE interviews and preparing legal enforcement files. Ability to manage complex investigative caseloads with minimal supervision. Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced officers. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and notice writing. Ability to work collaboratively with partners and represent the service at external meetings. Competent using IT systems and housing enforcement case management systems. Ability to work on a hybrid basis with three days per week in the office. Access to a vehicle to undertake inspections and site visits. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Senior Housing Standards Officers, Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing and regulatory recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on(phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Jan 29, 2026
Contractor
We're recruiting an experienced Senior Housing Standards Officer to join a housing and regulatory services team, delivering high-quality investigative and enforcement activity across the private rented sector. This role will suit a senior housing enforcement professional with strong experience in inspections, HHSRS assessments and formal enforcement action, who is also confident mentoring colleagues and supporting service improvement. You'll play a key role in improving housing conditions, ensuring landlord compliance and protecting tenants, while supporting the wider delivery of regulatory services. The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office, working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to attend site visits on a regular basis and must therefore have access to their own vehicle. The Role Mentor Housing Standards and Renewal Officers, supporting the delivery of high-quality investigative and enforcement work. Investigate complaints and assess landlord compliance with housing legislation, advising tenants and others on rights and available remedies. Undertake property inspections and HHSRS assessments to identify hazards, enforcement needs and regulatory requirements. Enforce regulatory controls for housing standards including mandatory HMO licensing, empty homes standards and disrepair. Gather evidence, conduct PACE-compliant interviews, prepare legal enforcement files and apply the enforcement policy. Prepare and carry out enforcement action including Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Civil Penalties and prosecutions. Work closely with Housing Options teams on cases involving illegal eviction, harassment and unlawful landlord behaviour. Manage a complex investigative caseload, ensuring enforcement action is lawful, proportionate and timely. Contribute to the development and review of operational policies, procedures and guidance for housing regulatory functions. Maintain effective partnership working with internal and external partners including Police, Fire Service, health providers, social care and voluntary agencies. Represent the service at case conferences, multi-agency meetings and partnership forums related to housing standards. Maintain accurate records, case notes and management information using relevant systems. Work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours work where required. Key Requirements Substantial experience working within housing standards, private sector housing enforcement or environmental health. Strong experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and assessments. Proven experience undertaking formal enforcement action, including notices, civil penalties and prosecutions. Experience working with HMO licensing, disrepair and empty homes enforcement. Good working knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and related regulations. Experience gathering evidence, conducting PACE interviews and preparing legal enforcement files. Ability to manage complex investigative caseloads with minimal supervision. Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced officers. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and notice writing. Ability to work collaboratively with partners and represent the service at external meetings. Competent using IT systems and housing enforcement case management systems. Ability to work on a hybrid basis with three days per week in the office. Access to a vehicle to undertake inspections and site visits. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Senior Housing Standards Officers, Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing and regulatory recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on(phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
A. Job Descr ipt ion 1. People Management ? Management responsibility for a team within Private Sector Housing Service. ? Undertake the lead role in supporting the Team with especially complex, contentious or sensitive matters and casework relating to the enforcement of standards and licensing conditions in houses in multiple occupation. ? Managing the workloads and targets of the team and monitoring their performance. ? Ensure staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their duties, including adequate training and development and CPD requirements. Motivate and coach and evaluate staff in technical areas. ? Provide mentoring and support for staff in the wider service or work or for specific cases. 2. Resident & Community Contribution ? Demonstrate understanding of the Council's Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of 'putting our residents first'. ? Provide draft responses for Freedom of Information Act requests and enquiries for the Mayor, Councillors, MPs and senior managers and ensure these are provided within agreed timescales. ? Represent the service at multi-disciplinary forums and at meetings with external agencies as required. ? Ensure that the HMO service is culturally sensitive, challenges discrimination and is delivered in a manner that is welcoming and accessible to vulnerable adults, v1. last update xx/xx/xx. evaluated xx/xx/xx. people whose first language is not English, and people who have a disability, a learning difficulty or find it difficult to read or write. ? Develop & deliver support/training packages to both landlord & tenants to encourage self-learning and accreditation where appropriate. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Jan 29, 2026
Contractor
A. Job Descr ipt ion 1. People Management ? Management responsibility for a team within Private Sector Housing Service. ? Undertake the lead role in supporting the Team with especially complex, contentious or sensitive matters and casework relating to the enforcement of standards and licensing conditions in houses in multiple occupation. ? Managing the workloads and targets of the team and monitoring their performance. ? Ensure staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their duties, including adequate training and development and CPD requirements. Motivate and coach and evaluate staff in technical areas. ? Provide mentoring and support for staff in the wider service or work or for specific cases. 2. Resident & Community Contribution ? Demonstrate understanding of the Council's Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of 'putting our residents first'. ? Provide draft responses for Freedom of Information Act requests and enquiries for the Mayor, Councillors, MPs and senior managers and ensure these are provided within agreed timescales. ? Represent the service at multi-disciplinary forums and at meetings with external agencies as required. ? Ensure that the HMO service is culturally sensitive, challenges discrimination and is delivered in a manner that is welcoming and accessible to vulnerable adults, v1. last update xx/xx/xx. evaluated xx/xx/xx. people whose first language is not English, and people who have a disability, a learning difficulty or find it difficult to read or write. ? Develop & deliver support/training packages to both landlord & tenants to encourage self-learning and accreditation where appropriate. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
We're recruiting an experienced and highly capable Senior Private Sector Housing Officer to join a Specialist Services team within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner with strong enforcement experience to manage complex private sector housing cases and take a lead role in driving compliance and improving housing standards. You'll work across a varied and challenging caseload, acting as a subject-matter expert within Private Sector Housing. The role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to enforcement activity, service improvement and quality assurance across regulatory services. The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office and two days working from home. The successful candidate will be required to carry out site inspections and must therefore have access to their own vehicle. The Role Manage complex and contentious private sector housing cases, inspections and applications, acting as the single point of contact for landlords, tenants and stakeholders. Carry out HMO licensing inspections, including assessment of licence applications, conditions and compliance. Prepare and serve Notices of Intention, licence documentation and related statutory notices. Undertake HHSRS assessments, including the assessment of hazards such as damp and mould. Carry out property inspections, investigations and site visits, gathering evidence and preparing case files for formal enforcement action. Serve Improvement Notices and take enforcement action in line with legislation and council policy. Calculate and apply Civil Penalty fines where appropriate, including preparation of supporting documentation. Deliver specialist advice, investigation and enforcement activity in line with statutory requirements, professional codes of practice and best practice guidance. Attend court, hearings or panels as required and present evidence on behalf of the authority. Provide technical guidance and professional advice to colleagues, caseworkers and customer service teams. Work collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, agencies and stakeholders. Maintain accurate and compliant records across all relevant systems in line with data protection requirements. Contribute specialist input to projects, policy development, service improvement and quality assurance activity. Actively support performance management, reporting and service planning within Private Sector Housing. Participate in emergency planning, election duties and occasional out-of-hours work where required. Key Requirements Proven experience working at a senior level within Private Sector Housing. Strong experience carrying out HMO licensing inspections and managing licensing processes. Demonstrable experience serving Notices of Intention, licences and statutory notices. Proficiency in completing HHSRS assessments, including identifying and assessing damp and mould hazards. Experience serving Improvement Notices and undertaking formal enforcement action. Experience calculating and applying Civil Penalty fines. Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, enforcement powers and regulatory frameworks. Experience managing complex casework, inspections and investigations with minimal supervision. Ability to prepare reports, evidence files and attend court or formal hearings where required. Confident using specialist housing and customer service systems to manage cases and maintain accurate records. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and exercise sound professional judgement. Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience within Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health or a related discipline. Ability to work on a hybrid basis with three days per week in the office. Access to a vehicle to carry out inspections and site visits. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health and Enforcement professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Jan 29, 2026
Contractor
We're recruiting an experienced and highly capable Senior Private Sector Housing Officer to join a Specialist Services team within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner with strong enforcement experience to manage complex private sector housing cases and take a lead role in driving compliance and improving housing standards. You'll work across a varied and challenging caseload, acting as a subject-matter expert within Private Sector Housing. The role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to enforcement activity, service improvement and quality assurance across regulatory services. The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office and two days working from home. The successful candidate will be required to carry out site inspections and must therefore have access to their own vehicle. The Role Manage complex and contentious private sector housing cases, inspections and applications, acting as the single point of contact for landlords, tenants and stakeholders. Carry out HMO licensing inspections, including assessment of licence applications, conditions and compliance. Prepare and serve Notices of Intention, licence documentation and related statutory notices. Undertake HHSRS assessments, including the assessment of hazards such as damp and mould. Carry out property inspections, investigations and site visits, gathering evidence and preparing case files for formal enforcement action. Serve Improvement Notices and take enforcement action in line with legislation and council policy. Calculate and apply Civil Penalty fines where appropriate, including preparation of supporting documentation. Deliver specialist advice, investigation and enforcement activity in line with statutory requirements, professional codes of practice and best practice guidance. Attend court, hearings or panels as required and present evidence on behalf of the authority. Provide technical guidance and professional advice to colleagues, caseworkers and customer service teams. Work collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, agencies and stakeholders. Maintain accurate and compliant records across all relevant systems in line with data protection requirements. Contribute specialist input to projects, policy development, service improvement and quality assurance activity. Actively support performance management, reporting and service planning within Private Sector Housing. Participate in emergency planning, election duties and occasional out-of-hours work where required. Key Requirements Proven experience working at a senior level within Private Sector Housing. Strong experience carrying out HMO licensing inspections and managing licensing processes. Demonstrable experience serving Notices of Intention, licences and statutory notices. Proficiency in completing HHSRS assessments, including identifying and assessing damp and mould hazards. Experience serving Improvement Notices and undertaking formal enforcement action. Experience calculating and applying Civil Penalty fines. Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, enforcement powers and regulatory frameworks. Experience managing complex casework, inspections and investigations with minimal supervision. Ability to prepare reports, evidence files and attend court or formal hearings where required. Confident using specialist housing and customer service systems to manage cases and maintain accurate records. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and exercise sound professional judgement. Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience within Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health or a related discipline. Ability to work on a hybrid basis with three days per week in the office. Access to a vehicle to carry out inspections and site visits. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health and Enforcement professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Interim Housing Standards Officer Client: Devon based Local Authority Day Rate: £350 per day (inside IR35, DOE) Location: Hybrid working, 3 days per week on-site Contract: Interim assignment, initially 3 months with potential to extend Hours: Full time An experienced Interim Private Housing Standards Officer is required to deliver high-quality investigative and enforcement activity across the private rented sector. This role will focus on protecting tenants, improving housing conditions and ensuring landlord compliance through robust, proportionate enforcement in line with housing legislation and council policy. The Role You will manage a complex investigative caseload and be responsible for: Mentoring Housing Standards and Renewal Officers to support the delivery of high-quality investigative and enforcement work Investigating complaints and assessing landlord compliance with housing legislation, advising tenants and others on rights and available remedies Undertaking property inspections and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments to identify hazards, enforcement needs and regulatory requirements, including mandatory HMO licensing Gathering evidence, conducting PACE interviews, preparing legal enforcement files and applying the council's enforcement policy Enforcing housing standards controls including HMO licensing, disrepair and empty homes standards Preparing and carrying out enforcement action, including improvement notices, prohibition orders, civil penalties and prosecutions Working closely with Housing Options colleagues on cases involving illegal eviction, harassment and unlawful landlord behaviour Managing an investigative caseload to ensure lawful, proportionate and timely decision-making in line with legislation, guidance and policy Contributing to the development of operational policies, procedures and guidance for housing regulatory functions Maintaining effective partnership working with internal and external partners including Police, Fire Service, health, social care and voluntary agencies Representing the Council at case conferences, multi-agency meetings and partnership forums relating to housing standards Requirements Significant experience in private sector housing enforcement or a similar regulatory role Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and landlord enforcement powers Experience of PACE-compliant investigations and preparation of enforcement and prosecution files Ability to manage complex cases involving vulnerable tenants and non-compliant landlords Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities A full UK driving licence and willingness to undergo a DBS check If you are interested in this interim role, please send through an up-to-date CV or apply online and a member of the team will contact you to discuss further. We endeavour to respond to all applications; however, due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Jan 27, 2026
Contractor
Interim Housing Standards Officer Client: Devon based Local Authority Day Rate: £350 per day (inside IR35, DOE) Location: Hybrid working, 3 days per week on-site Contract: Interim assignment, initially 3 months with potential to extend Hours: Full time An experienced Interim Private Housing Standards Officer is required to deliver high-quality investigative and enforcement activity across the private rented sector. This role will focus on protecting tenants, improving housing conditions and ensuring landlord compliance through robust, proportionate enforcement in line with housing legislation and council policy. The Role You will manage a complex investigative caseload and be responsible for: Mentoring Housing Standards and Renewal Officers to support the delivery of high-quality investigative and enforcement work Investigating complaints and assessing landlord compliance with housing legislation, advising tenants and others on rights and available remedies Undertaking property inspections and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments to identify hazards, enforcement needs and regulatory requirements, including mandatory HMO licensing Gathering evidence, conducting PACE interviews, preparing legal enforcement files and applying the council's enforcement policy Enforcing housing standards controls including HMO licensing, disrepair and empty homes standards Preparing and carrying out enforcement action, including improvement notices, prohibition orders, civil penalties and prosecutions Working closely with Housing Options colleagues on cases involving illegal eviction, harassment and unlawful landlord behaviour Managing an investigative caseload to ensure lawful, proportionate and timely decision-making in line with legislation, guidance and policy Contributing to the development of operational policies, procedures and guidance for housing regulatory functions Maintaining effective partnership working with internal and external partners including Police, Fire Service, health, social care and voluntary agencies Representing the Council at case conferences, multi-agency meetings and partnership forums relating to housing standards Requirements Significant experience in private sector housing enforcement or a similar regulatory role Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and landlord enforcement powers Experience of PACE-compliant investigations and preparation of enforcement and prosecution files Ability to manage complex cases involving vulnerable tenants and non-compliant landlords Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities A full UK driving licence and willingness to undergo a DBS check If you are interested in this interim role, please send through an up-to-date CV or apply online and a member of the team will contact you to discuss further. We endeavour to respond to all applications; however, due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Title: Housing Enforcement Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: 22- 30 (PAYE & Umbrella available) Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday- Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start The successful candidate must be able to provide suitable transport to be able to travel between sites. Job Purpose: To carry out inspections of dwellings in relation to housing conditions and public health issues and to take informal and/or statutory enforcement action as appropriate. To provide advice to property owners and occupants, builders, internal colleagues and external agencies on housing and public health issues. Job Duties: To investigate service demands relating to poor housing conditions, statutory nuisance, pest control, drainage and filthy premises in the private sector and take appropriate action as necessary to resolve the complaint. To act as case officer in applying for warrants to enter premises by force if necessary. To act under the guidance of an environmental health officer or team manager in the preparation of prosecution cases. To carry out inspections & surveys of drainage systems, produce accurate drawings and specifications for remedial work to take necessary action, including service of legal notices and works in default where necessary. To deal with the demolition of buildings. To carry out site inspections relating to the identification of hazards identified under the Housing Health and Safety rating System (HHSRS), or statutory nuisances or public health issues in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's) and single-family dwellings, and to take informal or statutory enforcement action as required. To carry out duties relating to the licensing of HMOs and single family dwellings. Person Specification: The ideal candidate must have: Relevant qualification in environmental health, building and/or drainage (eg BTech) or experience of working in a relevant field. A thorough understanding and application of the wide range of legislation relating to Housing, Public Health, Drainage and Pests, including codes of practice, local and national guidance. Knowledge and understanding of the departmental enforcement policy. Understanding of Court procedures to give expert evidence for prosecutions, appeals & recovery of costs. Ability to manage conflicting priorities of various customers and case load by using a range of imaginative solutions using own expertise. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Housing Enforcement Officer Location: Local authority based in Croydon Hourly rate: 22- 30 (PAYE & Umbrella available) Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday- Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start The successful candidate must be able to provide suitable transport to be able to travel between sites. Job Purpose: To carry out inspections of dwellings in relation to housing conditions and public health issues and to take informal and/or statutory enforcement action as appropriate. To provide advice to property owners and occupants, builders, internal colleagues and external agencies on housing and public health issues. Job Duties: To investigate service demands relating to poor housing conditions, statutory nuisance, pest control, drainage and filthy premises in the private sector and take appropriate action as necessary to resolve the complaint. To act as case officer in applying for warrants to enter premises by force if necessary. To act under the guidance of an environmental health officer or team manager in the preparation of prosecution cases. To carry out inspections & surveys of drainage systems, produce accurate drawings and specifications for remedial work to take necessary action, including service of legal notices and works in default where necessary. To deal with the demolition of buildings. To carry out site inspections relating to the identification of hazards identified under the Housing Health and Safety rating System (HHSRS), or statutory nuisances or public health issues in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's) and single-family dwellings, and to take informal or statutory enforcement action as required. To carry out duties relating to the licensing of HMOs and single family dwellings. Person Specification: The ideal candidate must have: Relevant qualification in environmental health, building and/or drainage (eg BTech) or experience of working in a relevant field. A thorough understanding and application of the wide range of legislation relating to Housing, Public Health, Drainage and Pests, including codes of practice, local and national guidance. Knowledge and understanding of the departmental enforcement policy. Understanding of Court procedures to give expert evidence for prosecutions, appeals & recovery of costs. Ability to manage conflicting priorities of various customers and case load by using a range of imaginative solutions using own expertise. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
