Principal Private Sector Housing Officer

Description

Private Sector Housing Officer

We're working with a London Borough Council seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a dynamic team and help drive up standards across the Private Rented Sector.

Contract Length: 3 months (initially)

Hourly Rate: 55 per hour

Location: West London

Work Arrangements: 2–3 days per week in the office/area

This is a frontline, hands–on role where, as a Private Sector Housing Officer, you'll use your technical expertise, investigative skills, and enforcement powers to tackle poor housing conditions, unsafe management practices, and non–compliance head on.

What You'll Do

Inspect a wide range of private rented homes, including licensed properties and HMOsAssess housing conditions using HHSRS and determine proportionate, risk–based interventionsInvestigate complaints, service requests, and licensing breachesDraft statutory notices, schedules of works, and enforcement documentationProcess and enforce property licensing applications and conditionsTake formal enforcement action, including Financial Penalty Notices, Simple Cautions, Rent Repayment Orders, and prosecutionsPrepare robust case files and represent the Council at courts and tribunalsWork constructively with landlords and agents to secure compliance, taking firm action where necessaryWhat You'll Need

Strong experience using housing and environmental health legislation in the PRSKnowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, licensing, and enforcement powersConfidence managing complex casework from inspection through to legal actionExcellent written and verbal communication skills

If you're ready to step into a Private Sector Housing Officer role where your skills count and your decisions matter, reach out to Shaye for more details.

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Ad ID: 5417825248