Private Sector Housing Officer

Private Sector Housing Officer

South London
6-Month Contract
Hybrid Working Available

We are currently supporting a South London Local Authority with the recruitment of an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their busy Housing Standards team on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional to take on a varied caseload and make an immediate impact within a well-established local authority environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a broad range of Private Sector Housing functions, including:

• Investigating and resolving housing disrepair complaints
• Undertaking HHSRS inspections and assessing housing conditions
• Managing HMO licensing and compliance cases
• Taking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004
• Drafting and serving statutory notices
• Ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation
• Providing advice and guidance to landlords, tenants and other stakeholders
• Supporting empty homes initiatives and wider housing improvement projects
• Conducting site visits and maintaining accurate case records

• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS
• Experience undertaking property inspections and enforcement activity
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• Experience drafting and serving statutory notices

• Initial 6-month contract
• Hybrid working available (max 2 days per week in office)
• Full-time position
• Site inspections required as part of the role

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Oliver Ellison