Private Sector Housing Officer

This role as a Private Sector Housing Officer in Nottingham requires expertise in property management within the public sector. The position involves ensuring housing standards are met and supporting the delivery of housing-related services.

Client Details

This public sector organisation operates within the property department, focusing on maintaining housing standards and improving living conditions. It is a medium-sized organisation dedicated to delivering effective housing solutions in Nottingham.

Description

• Carry out inspections of private sector dwellings, HMOs, and mobile homes using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System to identify and assess hazards.
• Investigate housing complaints and take appropriate informal or formal enforcement action, including serving statutory notices and preparing cases for legal proceedings.
• Administer HMO licensing, monitor compliance with licence conditions, and investigate unlicensed properties.
• Specify, monitor, and verify remedial works to ensure housing hazards are reduced or removed to acceptable standards.
• Assess eligibility for housing grants and loans, advise applicants, and monitor approved works in line with legislation and council policy.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners, provide professional advice to landlords and tenants, and maintain accurate inspection and case records.

Profile

A successful Private Sector Housing Officer should have:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of private sector housing legislation and extensive experience in regulatory enforcement, including the use of formal and informal powers.
• Has proven experience carrying out property inspections, identifying hazards, and taking proportionate enforcement action, including serving statutory notices and default action.
• Confident in preparing robust enforcement case files, schedules of works, and legal documentation to support civil penalties, prosecutions, and tribunal proceedings.
• Communicates assertively and professionally with landlords, tenants, agents, and contractors to secure compliance and achieve housing improvements.
• Able to work independently on complex enforcement cases while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary and partnership-led teams.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to public protection, ethical enforcement, continuous professional development, and high standards of customer service and equality.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 38,844 to 40,817 per annum.
• Permanent position within the public sector in Nottingham.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a positive impact on housing standards in the community.

If you are passionate about ensuring quality housing in the public sector, apply today to join this rewarding role in Nottingham.