Private Sector Housing

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 support junior officers.

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
• Take appropriate enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004 and the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
• 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
• Work in partnership with Housing Options, Environmental Health, the Police, Fire Service, and other external agencies
• Manage a complex enforcement caseload in accordance with council policy, statutory guidance, and best practice
• Provide mentoring, training, and technical support to Housing Standards and Renewal Officers
• 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

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