Private Sector Housing Officer

I am currently assisting my 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 Sector Housing Officer

Contract: 6 months

Rate: 40.00 per hour

Hours: Full time

Location: South West

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

Feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed) to have a confidential chat regarding this position, or refer someone for this position.

Kind Regards,

Sakaar Lama