Principal Private Sector Housing Officer

Position: Principal Private Sector Housing Officer (Contract)
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 HMOs
Assess housing conditions using HHSRS and determine proportionate, risk-based interventions
Investigate complaints, service requests, and licensing breaches
Draft statutory notices, schedules of works, and enforcement documentation
Process and enforce property licensing applications and conditions
Take formal enforcement action, including Financial Penalty Notices, Simple Cautions, Rent Repayment Orders, and prosecutions
Prepare robust case files and represent the Council at courts and tribunals
Work constructively with landlords and agents to secure compliance, taking firm action where necessary

What You'll Need

Strong experience using housing and environmental health legislation in the PRS
Knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, licensing, and enforcement powers
Confidence managing complex casework from inspection through to legal action
Excellent 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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