Private Sector Housing Officer

East Sussex Council East Sussex 12-Month Contract (Starting 5th October) £40-£45 per hour 30-37 hours per week

A local authority in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on an initial 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an officer with strong housing enforcement and compliance experience who can hit the ground running and support a busy service.

• Undertaking HHSRS inspections and producing associated reports.
• Carrying out mandatory HMO licensing inspections
  .
• Managing cases relating to the Renters' Rights Act and wider private sector housing legislation.
• Investigating housing compliance issues and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Handling a range of additional private sector housing matters including:
• Statutory nuisances
• Electrical Safety Regulations
• Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
• General housing standards and compliance work

• Previous experience working within Private Sector Housing for a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of HHSRS
  , housing enforcement, and HMO licensing.
• Ability to manage complex cases independently.
• Experience working at a Senior Officer level is highly desirable, although strong candidates with slightly less senior experience will also be considered.
• Available to work a minimum of 4 days per week
  , with a preference for 5 days per week (Monday-Friday). Majority will be home working.
• Able to respond to urgent service demands during working days and attend inspections as required.
• 12-month contract
• Start Date: 5th October
• Hours: 30-37 hours per week
• Flexible working available, although regular operational presence within the district is required.

If you're an experienced Private Sector Housing professional looking for your next long-term interim assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you.