Private Sector Housing Officer

Private Sector Housing Officer - East London

£55-£60 per hour

Initial 6-Month Contract

Hybrid Working

A progressive East London Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer on an interim basis for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This opportunity sits within a highly regarded Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement team. The council is seeking a confident and technically strong Private Sector Housing Officer who can immediately contribute to complex enforcement work across the private rented sector.

This role would particularly suit a motivated Environmental Health professional who thrives in a fast-paced enforcement environment and enjoys managing challenging cases involving rogue landlords, serious hazards, and non-compliant HMOs.

The Role

The successful Private Sector Housing Officer will manage a varied and complex caseload across the borough, taking responsibility for proactive enforcement and regulatory compliance activity, including:

• Undertaking HHSRS inspections and detailed property investigations
• Investigating housing complaints, disrepair, overcrowding, and statutory nuisance cases
• Taking formal enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004
• Serving Improvement Notices, Emergency Remedial Action notices, and Prohibition Orders
• Investigating rogue landlord activity and pursuing non-compliant landlords
• Managing HMO licensing inspections, compliance, and enforcement
• Issuing Community Protection Notices (CPN's) and Civil Penalties where appropriate
• Preparing detailed prosecution and tribunal case files
• Liaising with legal teams, landlords, tenants, and external agencies
• Supporting wider service delivery within the Environmental Health function

About You

To be considered, you will need:

• Recent Local Authority experience as a Private Sector Housing Officer
• Strong technical knowledge of HHSRS, Housing Act legislation, and enforcement procedures
• Experience carrying out complex enforcement investigations independently
• Proven background within Environmental Health, Housing Enforcement, or Private Sector Housing
• Experience dealing with HMO licensing and compliance activity
• Ability to confidently manage a busy and demanding caseload
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Availability to start at short notice or immediately preferred

For more information on this Private Sector Housing Officer opportunity, please contact Shaye at Park Avenue Recruitment.

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