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We're recruiting an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer to join a proactive Private Sector Housing team focused on improving standards across the private rented sector and ensuring landlords comply with housing legislation. This is an enforcement-focused role where you will investigate poor housing conditions, carry out HHSRS inspections and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting tenants, tackling rogue landlords and improving the quality of privately rented accommodation across the borough. The Role Carry out inspections of private rented properties including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections to identify hazards and assess risks. Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding and housing-related nuisance. Draft schedules of works and serve statutory notices to ensure compliance with housing legislation. Prepare enforcement cases and undertake formal action including civil penalties, prosecutions and rent repayment orders where appropriate. Investigate allegations of harassment and illegal eviction under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. Interview individuals under caution where necessary and prepare evidence for legal proceedings. Attend court or tribunal hearings and present evidence where required. Support the licensing and regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation, ensuring compliance with HMO licensing requirements and management regulations. Identify unlicensed HMOs and take action to improve housing standards across the private rented sector. Liaise with landlords, letting agents and tenants to resolve housing issues and encourage compliance. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including Planning, Environmental Health, Police, Fire Service and Housing Options services. Maintain accurate case records and management information using housing IT systems. Contribute to wider service initiatives aimed at improving housing conditions and protecting vulnerable tenants. Key Requirements Current experience carrying out HHSRS property inspections within the private rented sector. Certificate of competency in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Strong knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Acts, HMO licensing and enforcement powers available to local authorities. Experience investigating housing complaints and undertaking enforcement action relating to poor housing conditions. Understanding of legislation relating to illegal eviction and tenant protection. Ability to prepare enforcement cases and produce clear, accurate documentation. Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively with landlords, tenants and partner agencies. Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively to meet service targets. Strong IT literacy including case management systems and Microsoft Office. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use. Desirable experience of presenting cases at the First-tier Property Tribunal (Housing). Ability to work from the office at least three days per week. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Enforcement Officers, Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on(phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Principal Private Sector Housing Officer Location: West London Contract: 10-month ongoing assignment Rate: 55 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office and conducting property visits, remainder remote The Role An opportunity has arisen within a large West London local authority for an experienced Principal Private Sector Housing Officer to oversee the delivery of statutory private sector housing functions, with responsibility for Disrepair and HMO services . This is a senior operational role, leading a team to deliver a high-quality, responsive service focused on improving housing standards in the private rented sector and ensuring robust, lawful enforcement. Key Responsibilities Provide operational leadership for private sector housing services covering disrepair and/or HMOs Line manage and support a team of officers, overseeing workloads, performance and professional development Ensure enforcement activity is compliant with housing legislation, statutory guidance and local enforcement policies Authorise and supervise formal enforcement action including improvement notices, civil penalties, cautions and prosecutions Oversee the investigation of disrepair complaints and ensure appropriate compliance and enforcement outcomes Supervise the granting, variation and enforcement of property and HMO licences, ensuring all legal provisions and licence conditions are met Act as a witness in court, tribunal and prosecution proceedings when required Maintain the integrity, security and evidential quality of case files Drive service efficiency, consistency and transparency in line with published enforcement policies Promote excellent customer service standards and collaborative working with internal and external partners Essential Requirements Significant experience in a local authority, council or housing association setting only Extensive knowledge of private sector housing legislation, including Housing Act 2004 and HMO licensing Proven experience leading enforcement activity within private sector housing Demonstrable team management or senior supervisory experience Experience acting as a witness in court or tribunal proceedings Strong report writing, decision-making and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to undertake site visits and inspections across the borough Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent operational experience Desirable Postgraduate or specialist qualification in housing, environmental health or a related field Formal investigation or enforcement training (e.g. PACE/RIPA) Why Apply? This is a high-impact senior role offering competitive pay, hybrid working and the opportunity to lead meaningful improvements in private sector housing standards within a large metropolitan authority. Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.