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Housing Standards Officer Location: Esher, Surrey Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.86 per hour or Umbrella: £36.46 per hour Hybrid 2 days remote, 3 days district/office We are recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and housing standards to make a real impact on improving housing conditions across the borough. Key Responsibilities: Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions and undertake property inspections. Assess hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Take enforcement action where required, including statutory notices, interviews under caution, prosecutions, and court attendance. Lead on complex housing standards cases and supervise Housing Standards Officer(s). Manage HMO licensing, inspections, compliance, and enforcement. Support the council's Empty Homes Programme by investigating complex cases and helping bring vacant properties back into use. Administer Caravan Site Licensing and ensure compliance with licence conditions. Promote domestic energy efficiency and support the council's Home Energy Conservation objectives. Liaise with landlords, tenants, solicitors, fire authorities, planners, and other partner agencies. Maintain accurate case records and contribute to policy development and service improvement initiatives. Requirements: Experience in private sector housing enforcement or environmental health. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, HMO licensing, and enforcement procedures. Experience preparing legal documentation and attending court or tribunals. Ability to manage complex caseloads and supervise junior officers. Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills. Full UK driving licence is desirable. If you have the knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality housing standards services and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Job Title: Lead Private Sector Housing Manager Location: Canterbury Salary: From £61,645.19 per annum (plus £3,621 car allowance) Job type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 Hours per week Closing Date: 30th July 2026 Do you believe everyone deserves a safe, secure, and good-quality home? Are you an experienced housing or environmental health professional ready to lead, influence, and shape the future of the private rented sector? This is a rare opportunity to join Canterbury City Council in a leadership role at a time of major national reform, including implementation of the Renters' Rights Act. What's in it for you? Annual cost-of-living pay award Flexible, hybrid working arrangements Generous annual leave starting at 26 days increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service plus 3 additional days over Christmas, with the option to buy more Local government pension scheme We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover a Professional Body Membership fee where needed for the role Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time. An easier commute: free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme. Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs. About this Lead Private Sector Housing Manager job in Canterbury: This role provides strategic and operational leadership for Private Sector Housing within Locality Services, reporting to the Head of Locality Services. You will lead a complex statutory service at a time of significant national reform, including implementation of the Renters' Rights Act, by setting clear direction, developing policy, assuring compliance and driving continuous service improvement. You will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, manage significant budgets and resources, and act as the Council's expert adviser on housing regulation, enforcement, contractor management and policy. A key part of the role will be building strong relationships with stakeholders, government bodies and the wider community, representing Canterbury City Council at officer, member and public meetings to advance housing standards and strategic priorities. In this role, you will be: Leading the Private Sector Housing Team Delivering statutory housing functions Leading implementation of the Renters' Rights Act Setting long-term objectives and monitoring service performance. Delivery of stock condition survey programmes Overseeing Disabled Facilities Grants and adaptations within our own housing stock Managing the Social Letting Agency Partnership working and representing the team at officer, member and public meetings. About you, the ideal Lead Private Sector Housing Manager for our team: Your qualifications: Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Health, Housing, Surveying or a related field Leadership or management training Due to the nature of this role an enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the successful applicant. Your knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of Renter Right Act 2025, Housing Act 2004, Housing & Planning Act 2016, HHSRS and related statutory frameworks. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the scope and role of regulatory codes of practice, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act Extensive knowledge on construction, building engineering services, materials and common property defects. Extensive understanding of contract and procurement processes relevant to DFG and works in default. Your experience: Extensive management experience within local authority housing, private sector housing, environmental health or another regulatory service. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, setting service priorities and driving improvement in a complex statutory environment. Experience of managing budgets, contractors and commissioned works, including Disabled Facilities Grants, adaptations or works in default. Experience communicating confidently with a range of audiences and influencing strategic direction across the private rented sector. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included, and respected. Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work. To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone. Please click the Apply button and you will be redirected to the council's website to begin your application form. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Housing Manager, Senior Housing Advisor, Lead Housing Manager, Private Sector Housing, Housing Manager, Housing Services, Customer Housing Officer, Supported Housing Officer, Senior Social Housing Worker, may also be considered.

Private Sector Housing Officer Essex 50 an hour 6-month contract Ready for your next challenge in Private Sector Housing? A Council in Essex are looking for an experienced housing professional to join their Environmental Health team and help deliver a vital frontline service, supporting residents and improving housing standards across the community. As the Interim Private Sector Housing Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring residents have access to safe, healthy and well-managed homes. Working as part of a supportive Environmental Health team, you'll help deliver a responsive housing service at a time of increased demand following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act. Key Responsibilities: Investigating housing complaints and carrying out inspections under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Taking appropriate enforcement action to improve housing standards, including informal and formal interventions where necessary. Responding to requests for assistance from tenants, landlords and other stakeholders. Supporting the delivery of the Council's statutory housing functions, ensuring legislation and professional standards are met. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to protect residents and improve housing conditions across the district. About you: The ideal candidate will bring: Previous experience working within local authority housing services. A sound understanding of housing legislation, including HHSRS, enforcement powers and the Renters' Rights Act. Excellent communication and case management skills, with the confidence to deal with a wide range of stakeholders. The ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands and make well-reasoned decisions. If you're passionate about improving housing standards and want to make a genuine impact within the community, you can apply using the button below. Alternatively, contact me on (url removed) or (phone number removed)! If this opportunity excites you, don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss similar roles we have in different areas!

Property Manager / Technical Officer - Housing Organisation Long term contract available 37 hour week - Hybrid Working Proven Housing background required 42ph PAYE The Private Sector Housing Team provides core Housing Solutions functions including statutory services provided under the Housing Acts 1996, 2004 , and other statutes. The team specialises in effective assessment, investigation, and complaint resolution in relation to private sector housing standards and functions, illegal evictions, harassment, public health matters, and liaising with homelessness and housing register functions. The team also delivers mandatory Disabled Facilities grants (DFG) as well as other Discretionary Housing Assistance. The team empowers residents of the area to live independently and realise their aspirations. Your Customers Staff within the Council Elected Members External customers including those to whom we provide a statutory service ie CBC residents Service supplier network Parish Councils and other representative community groups Stakeholders and partners, including voluntary agencies Private landlords and letting agents Your Role Use statutory powers to regulate and improve conditions of private sector homes You will have delegated power to take enforcement action, where necessary in line with our Enforcement Policy Support the delivery of the Housing Assistance policy and programmes, to achieve renewal objectives, environmental sustainability, maximising public and private investment in the Housing stock. Knowledge of construction, housing and related legislation, and competency in enforcing legal standards, commensurate with level/grade. Progress the Housing Services delivery of the Housing Assistance programme, and associated schemes, including face-to-face interactions with a range of customers and providing expert advice. You will maintain a high level of accuracy in record keeping/data entry Be the first point of contact for our customers relevant to the services provided. Manage a varied caseload, ensure good time management Your cases will be complex and varied, across the breath of Private Sector Housing Functions You will support and advise colleagues and PSH management

We are currently looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This Private Sector Housing Officer role will focus on improving housing standards, enforcing private sector housing legislation and delivering statutory housing functions across the private rented sector. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering housing conditions, HMO standards, enforcement, disabled facilities grants and housing assistance. This Private Sector Housing Officer position would suit someone with strong experience within private sector housing enforcement and housing standards. The Role - Investigating complaints relating to private sector housing conditions and housing standards. - Carrying out inspections under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). - Using statutory enforcement powers to improve housing conditions in line with council policy. - Investigating illegal eviction, harassment and other private sector housing matters. - Delivering Housing Assistance programmes, including Disabled Facilities Grants and discretionary assistance schemes. - Providing technical advice to residents, landlords, letting agents and other stakeholders. - Managing a varied caseload across all areas of Private Sector Housing. - Maintaining accurate case records and housing management systems. - Supporting homelessness prevention through liaison with Housing Needs and other internal services. - Providing technical support and advice to colleagues where required. Key Requirements - Minimum 5 years experience working within Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health. - Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and private sector housing legislation. - Experience undertaking housing inspections and enforcement activity. - Experience investigating housing condition complaints, illegal eviction and harassment cases. - Experience using statutory enforcement powers, including notices and formal action. - Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants and Housing Assistance schemes. - Experience managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records. - Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel throughout the district. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Private Sector Housing Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Footnote If you feel that this Private Sector Housing Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Private Sector Housing Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Housing Standards Officers and HMO Enforcement roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from private sector housing professionals looking to build future connections. 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.

Technical Officer Private Sector Housing Location: Central Bedfordshire Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm Hybrid Working £43.07 per hour PAYE or £56.53 per hour Umbrella We are seeking an experienced Technical Officer to join the Private Sector Housing. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing, enforcement, and housing legislation to make a real difference to residents across the borough. The Role As a Technical Officer, you will play a key role in improving housing standards across the private rented sector. Working within the Private Sector Housing Team, you will use your technical expertise and statutory powers to investigate housing conditions, enforce legal standards where necessary, and support residents to live in safe, healthy homes. You will manage a varied caseload, working closely with landlords, tenants, partner agencies, and internal teams to deliver high-quality housing services. Key Responsibilities Regulate and improve standards within private sector housing using relevant statutory powers. Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, disrepair, illegal eviction, harassment, and public health matters. Take enforcement action where appropriate in line with the Council's Enforcement Policy. Deliver Housing Assistance programmes, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and discretionary assistance schemes. Carry out property inspections and provide expert technical advice to residents, landlords, and partner organisations. To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience working within Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health. A strong understanding of the Housing Acts 1996 and 2004, housing enforcement, and related legislation. Knowledge of housing construction, property standards, and enforcement processes. Experience investigating housing complaints and managing complex casework. Excellent communication, organisational, and customer service skills. The ability to work independently while managing competing priorities. Strong report writing and record-keeping skills. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable to support travel across the borough. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Private Sector Housing Officer - Hampshire Local Authority Initial 6-month Contract Hybrid Working Arrangements Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next local authority contract? A Hampshire Local Authority is seeking a skilled Private Sector Housing Officer to join its Private Sector Housing team. This contract opportunity offers the chance to work across a varied caseload involving housing enforcement, Mandatory HMO Licensing, Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs), and caravan site licensing. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional with a strong background in Private Sector Housing , Housing Act enforcement , and HMO Licensing to secure a rewarding contract within a well-established local authority team. Key Responsibilities Undertake inspections of private rented properties and assess housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding, and other housing standards issues. Administer and enforce Mandatory HMO Licensing, including property inspections, licence applications, renewals, and compliance monitoring. Carry out caravan site licensing inspections and investigate breaches of licence conditions where required. Prepare and serve statutory notices under relevant housing legislation, including Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, and other formal enforcement action. Investigate breaches of housing legislation and progress enforcement cases through to resolution. Utilise Community Protection Notices (CPNs) where appropriate to address issues impacting residents and local communities. Work proactively with landlords, tenants, managing agents, and site operators to secure compliance and improve housing standards. Maintain accurate records, case files, and evidence in support of enforcement activity. Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to support the council's wider housing and regulatory objectives. Contribute to the council's statutory obligations in relation to private sector housing and public health. Requirements Proven experience working within a Private Sector Housing team for a UK Local Authority. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and associated enforcement powers. Experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and assessments. Previous experience administering and enforcing Mandatory HMO Licensing schemes. Experience progressing enforcement cases and serving statutory notices. Experience with Community Protection Notices (CPNs). Knowledge or exposure to caravan site licensing legislation would be advantageous. Strong case management, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload. The Details Hybrid working available Competitive rate Initial 6-month contract with extension potential Please note: Applicants must have previous Local Authority experience within Private Sector Housing, including Mandatory HMO Licensing, enforcement activity and CPNs. If you're an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .