Private Sector Housing Officer

Overview

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

Private Sector Housing Officer

Agreement Type:
Permanent/Fixed Term - Full Time

Salary: £40,404 - £51,228

1x Permanent Opportunity.

2x 6 Months Fixed Term and Secondment Opportunities.

Hackney is an exciting, diverse and vibrant borough, home to people from all walks of life and where 89 languages are spoken.

We have an eclectic mix of housing and one in three households now rents in the private sector. Housing across London is experiencing unprecedented pressure, with rents rocketing as demand increases. Hackney’s Mayor has pledged to tackle poor conditions and management concerns. The Council is getting tough on rogue landlords and making agents fulfil their duties using new powers and expanded licensing schemes.

We are looking for individuals with a background in Private Sector Housing who are keen to make a difference and help improve living conditions for tenants.

• Investigating complaints or carrying out licensing inspections of houses in multiple occupation, depending on the role.

• Ideal candidates will hold or be working towards a diploma or degree in Environmental Health, or the Level 5 Diploma in Housing Regulation/Private Sector Housing Interventions.
• Working knowledge of the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Experience of taking formal enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004 and public health legislation.
• Alternatively, we welcome applications from those with solid experience in a Private Sector Housing setting or an enforcement background, or individuals with relevant trade, building or surveying experience.
• You must have IT literacy and excellent verbal and written skills.

Successful candidates will be joining a friendly team, committed to ensuring safe and well managed homes for people who live in Hackney.

If you are interested in either of these roles and would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Colette Kirkbride via email: cole

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. You will be asked to complete competency-based questions as part of the process to demonstrate your suitability and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement. Prior to applying for a vacancy on a secondment, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

Closing date for applications: 12 February 2026 (22:59).

Interview and assessment date: W/C 02 March 2026.

We are committed to eradicating discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by social and economic circumstances, and we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and support flexible working where possible.

Hackney Council also operates Hackney Works to assist residents applying for jobs.

Email for Hackney Works (no-travel):