Private Sector Housing Officer

  • Park Avenue Recruitment
  • May 22, 2026
Contractor Real Estate

Job Description

Private Sector Housing Officer

Hertfordshire Local Authority

50- 55 per hour

Initial 6-Month Contract

Hybrid Working

A Hertfordshire-based Local Authority is looking for an experienced private sector housing professional to join the team on an initial 6-month contract.

This role offers 50-55 per hour, hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to manage a varied caseload across private sector housing matters.

The council is seeking someone with strong experience within private sector housing, particularly around enforcement activity and housing standards. Experience dealing with unlawful eviction cases would be highly desirable.

Key duties will include:

  • Investigating and responding to private sector housing complaints
    Carrying out HHSRS assessments, HMO inspections, and property visits
    Taking enforcement action in line with current housing legislation
    Preparing and serving statutory and legal notices
    Managing civil penalty cases and supporting enforcement outcomes
    Attending tribunals and representing the service where required
    Managing regulatory cases through to resolution and ensuring compliance standards are met
    Undertaking statutory nuisance investigations

This is a great opportunity for an officer who is confident managing a broad private sector housing caseload and is comfortable working within a busy local authority environment.Top of Form

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