Interim Private Sector Housing Officer

A Bedfordshire Local Authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to support a busy Housing Standards service during a period of increased demand.

The team is currently seeing a significant rise in service requests relating to damp and mould, retaliatory eviction concerns and poor conditions within privately rented accommodation. As a result, they're looking for an officer who is comfortable managing complex cases from inspection through to enforcement.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys being out in the district, making decisions, and working with landlords and residents to achieve real improvements rather than sitting behind a desk all day.

• Investigating housing complaints and potential breaches of housing legislation
• Conducting HHSRS assessments and property inspections
• Managing enforcement cases from initial complaint through to resolution
• Drafting schedules of works and statutory notices
• Working alongside legal teams on more complex enforcement matters
• Providing technical advice to landlords, agents and residents

• Long-term contract opportunity
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Experienced and friendly housing management team
• Immediate impact role with a variety of casework
• Opportunity to work on some high-profile housing standards projects

• A background working within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team
• Strong working knowledge of HHSRS and housing enforcement legislation
• Experience serving notices and progressing enforcement action
• Excellent communication skills and a practical, solution-focused approach

Whether you're between contracts or simply looking for a more interesting caseload, this is a great opportunity to join a proactive authority that's committed to raising standards across the private rented sector.