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Private Sector Housing Officer - East London 55- 60 per hour Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working A progressive East London Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer on an interim basis for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. This opportunity sits within a highly regarded Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement team. The council is seeking a confident and technically strong Private Sector Housing Officer who can immediately contribute to complex enforcement work across the private rented sector. This role would particularly suit a motivated Environmental Health professional who thrives in a fast-paced enforcement environment and enjoys managing challenging cases involving rogue landlords, serious hazards, and non-compliant HMOs. The Role The successful Private Sector Housing Officer will manage a varied and complex caseload across the borough, taking responsibility for proactive enforcement and regulatory compliance activity, including: Undertaking HHSRS inspections and detailed property investigations Investigating housing complaints, disrepair, overcrowding, and statutory nuisance cases Taking formal enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004 Serving Improvement Notices, Emergency Remedial Action notices, and Prohibition Orders Investigating rogue landlord activity and pursuing non-compliant landlords Managing HMO licensing inspections, compliance, and enforcement Issuing Community Protection Notices (CPN's) and Civil Penalties where appropriate Preparing detailed prosecution and tribunal case files Liaising with legal teams, landlords, tenants, and external agencies Supporting wider service delivery within the Environmental Health function About You To be considered, you will need: Recent Local Authority experience as a Private Sector Housing Officer Strong technical knowledge of HHSRS, Housing Act legislation, and enforcement procedures Experience carrying out complex enforcement investigations independently Proven background within Environmental Health, Housing Enforcement, or Private Sector Housing Experience dealing with HMO licensing and compliance activity Ability to confidently manage a busy and demanding caseload Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills Availability to start at short notice or immediately preferred For more information on this Private Sector Housing Officer opportunity, please contact Shaye at Park Avenue Recruitment. Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed)

Housing Standards Team Leader (Temporary Contract)Location: Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days remote Contract: 3-6 months (PAYE or Umbrella) Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week Rate: 28 per hour Team Size: Managing 6 officersAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Housing Standards Team Leader to join our Private Sector Residential Standards team within the Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing service that ensures safe, legally compliant, and well-managed homes across the private rented sector.You will oversee a team responsible for property disrepair investigations, enforcement activities, tenancy and landlord compliance, HMO regulation, licensing processes, and proactive work aligned with the Renters' Rights Act and other relevant legislation.This position is ideal for someone who has previously led a housing standards or environmental health function and can step into a fast-paced operational leadership role with confidence.Key Responsibilities Lead, supervise, and support a team of 6-10 Housing Standards Officers. Oversee complex casework relating to: Property disrepair Private sector housing enforcement Tenancy management issues HMO inspection and compliance Licensing schemes and enforcement Ensure timely and robust investigations and enforcement under relevant housing legislation. Provide expert advice on the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and ensure consistent application across the team. Monitor workload, performance, and service delivery standards. Support the implementation of policies relating to the Renters' Rights Act and other emerging regulatory requirements. Represent the service in internal meetings, multi-agency work, or legal proceedings where required. Essential Requirements HHSRS qualification (mandatory). Demonstrable experience working within private sector housing standards. Previous experience as a Team Leader, Senior Officer, or Manager within a housing enforcement or environmental health team. Strong understanding of legislation including: Housing Act 2004 Renters' Rights Act HMO licensing requirements Landlord and tenant regulations Excellent organisational and people-management skills. Ability to manage complex enforcement cases and support officers in decision-making. What We Offer Competitive pay at 28 per Umbrella or PAYE equivalent Flexible hybrid working (2 days in office). The opportunity to lead a respected housing standards service and contribute to safe, high-quality homes in the private rented sector. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)