Advisor - Renters' Rights Implementation

Private Sector Housing Officer – Renters' Rights Act Implementation

East Anglia – 3‑Month Contract – Competitive Rate

Park Avenue Recruitment is supporting a Local Authority in East Anglia to appoint a Private Sector Housing Officer to support the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in preparing and adapting services in line with upcoming legislative changes affecting the private rented sector.

Working within the Private Sector Housing team, you'll help ensure the council is ready to deliver against the new requirements, reviewing existing processes, supporting policy updates, and helping embed new operational practices across the service.

• Support the implementation of the Renters' Rights Bill within the Private Sector Housing service
• Review current procedures and help develop new policies, guidance, and workflows aligned with the legislation
• Work with internal teams to ensure services are prepared operationally and strategically for the changes
• Assist with service planning, reporting, and project coordination linked to the legislation rollout
• Provide advice and support on private rented sector regulation and enforcement frameworks
• Engage with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new regulatory environment

• Experience working in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, Housing Regulation, or a related local authority service
• Understanding of housing legislation and the private rented sector
• Experience supporting legislative change, service transformation, or policy implementation is highly desirable
• Project management experience or involvement in implementing new legislation or regulatory frameworks would be advantageous
• Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate legislation into practical operational processes

This role would suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of policy, legislation, and service delivery, and who wants to play a key role in shaping how councils respond to the evolving private rented sector landscape.

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity further, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.