Private Sector Housing Officer
Southwest England | Contract | 30-37 Hours per Week
Our local authority client in the South West is seeking an experiencedPrivate Sector Housing Officer / Environmental Health Officerto join their Public Protection team on an interim contract basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving housing standards, protecting vulnerable residents, and ensuring compliance across the private rented sector.
Contract Details
- Contract expected to run from14th September 2026 to 31st March 2027
- 30-37 hours per week
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Candidates must be able to attend the local areaat least 3 days per week
The Role
As a Private Sector Housing Officer, you will manage a diverse caseload and undertake a range of housing enforcement and regulatory duties, including:
- Investigating complaints and service requests from private sector tenants
- Inspecting residential properties and identifying Category 1 and Category 2 hazards
- Taking informal and formal enforcement action where required
- Providing advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, and managing agents
- Conducting HMO inspections and supporting licensing activities
- Identifying unlicensed licensable HMOs and ensuring compliance with legislation
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to improve housing conditions across the borough
Requirements
To be considered, you will ideally possess:
- A recognised Environmental Health qualificationorsignificant Private Sector Housing enforcement experience
- Strong knowledge of private sector housing legislation, including theHousing Act 2004
- Experience undertaking property inspections and housing enforcement work
- Knowledge of HMO licensing and management regulations
- Understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
- Excellent communication, investigation, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
- Valid DBS check
If you have recent Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health experience and are looking for your next interim opportunity within local government, we’d love to hear from you.