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Private Sector Housing Officer Southwest England Contract 30-37 Hours per Week Our local authority client in the South West is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer / Environmental Health Officer to 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 from 14th September 2026 to 31st March 2027 30-37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement Candidates must be able to attend the local area at 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 qualification or significant Private Sector Housing enforcement experience Strong knowledge of private sector housing legislation, including the Housing 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.

Private Sector Housing Officer - Surrey 50 per hour Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working Park Avenue Recruitment are working with a Local Authority in Surrey that is looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month interim contract. This is a great opportunity for an experienced PSH professional looking to join an extremely collaborative and supportive team , with a varied caseload covering HHSRS, HMO licensing and general Private Sector Housing duties. The role could particularly appeal to officers currently working within busy London Boroughs who are looking for a change of environment, while still maintaining a strong and varied enforcement caseload. Responsibilities As a Private Sector Housing Officer you will: Carry out HHSRS inspections across privately rented properties. Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, hazards and disrepair. Carry out disrepair inspections and determine appropriate remedial or enforcement action. Undertake HMO inspections and licensing work. Identify and assess Category 1 and Category 2 hazards. Manage general Private Sector Housing enforcement cases from inspection through to resolution. Prepare and serve statutory notices where required. Handle complaints from tenants, landlords and other relevant parties. Undertake Public Health Act burials as and when required. Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants and other stakeholders. Maintain accurate case records, inspection notes and enforcement documentation. Work closely with colleagues across a highly collaborative Housing and Environmental Health team. Relevant knowledge and practical experience: Housing Act 2004 Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) HMO inspections and licensing Private Sector Housing enforcement Housing standards and disrepair inspections Complaint investigation Statutory notices Landlord and tenant legislation The role offers hybrid working , with office and site attendance required alongside home working. For further information or to apply, contact Shaye at Park Avenue Recruitment . (url removed) (phone number removed)

Job Title: Private Sector Housing Officer Location: Hybrid working, London Borough of Harrow Payrate: £41.24 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Opportunity Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next contract opportunity? The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive housing professional to join their team and help improve housing standards across the borough. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic local authority environment, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and supporting residents in accessing safe and suitable accommodation. Key Responsibilities: Carry out inspections of privately rented residential properties. Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding, and statutory nuisances. Enforce housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and associated regulations. Assess and identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Prepare and serve statutory notices and undertake enforcement action where required. Work with landlords, tenants, managing agents, and other stakeholders to improve housing standards. Provide advice and guidance regarding private sector housing legislation and best practice. Maintain accurate records and prepare evidence for legal proceedings where necessary. Essential Requirements: Experience working within a Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health team. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS. Experience undertaking property inspections and enforcement activities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise workload effectively. Competent in producing reports, notices, and case records. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable. About us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Job Title: Private Sector Housing Officer Location: Hybrid working, London Borough of Harrow Payrate: 41.24 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Opportunity Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next contract opportunity? The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive housing professional to join their team and help improve housing standards across the borough. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic local authority environment, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and supporting residents in accessing safe and suitable accommodation. Key Responsibilities: Carry out inspections of privately rented residential properties. Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding, and statutory nuisances. Enforce housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and associated regulations. Assess and identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Prepare and serve statutory notices and undertake enforcement action where required. Work with landlords, tenants, managing agents, and other stakeholders to improve housing standards. Provide advice and guidance regarding private sector housing legislation and best practice. Maintain accurate records and prepare evidence for legal proceedings where necessary. Essential Requirements: Experience working within a Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health team. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS. Experience undertaking property inspections and enforcement activities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise workload effectively. Competent in producing reports, notices, and case records. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable. About us: For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees. Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Job Title: Private Sector Housing Officer Location: Hackney, London E8 Contract Duration: 3 Months Interview Date: Interviews taking place after 12th October Pay Rates: PAYE: 23.94 - 26.19 per hour Umbrella: 32.26 - 35.29 per hour Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join the Neighbourhoods & Housing team in Hackney. This role plays a key part in improving living conditions and management standards across the private rented sector, ensuring safety, compliance, and support for vulnerable residents. Key Responsibilities Inspections & HHSRS: Conduct property inspections under Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) and the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Property Licensing: Assess applications for property licences (including HMOs), investigate licensing status, and monitor compliance with conditions. Enforcement: Issue notices, orders, Simple Cautions, and Financial Penalty Notices. Prepare prosecution cases under PACE/RIPA guidelines and attend court or First-tier Tribunals when necessary. Grants Delivery: Assess and process Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and Minor Adaptations to support independent living. Candidate Requirements Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent housing-related qualification). Certified HHSRS assessor. Experience: Proven track record in local authority private sector housing inspections, enforcement, and/or grant administration. Experience handling HMO licensing and complex casework. Legal Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, PACE, RIPA, and statutory enforcement procedures. Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, proficient with property databases, and a proactive, collaborative approach. How to Apply If you meet the requirements and are ready to make an immediate impact, submit your CV Interviews will be scheduled shortly after 12th October. Please note due to the high number of applications only successful candidates will be contacted Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Private Sector Housing Officer Kent 50 - 55 per hour (DOE) 6-month initial contract Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next contract opportunity in Kent? I'm working with a Local Authority in Kent who are looking to appoint an experienced officer to join their busy Private Sector Housing team for an initial 6-month contract. The service is focused on improving standards across the private rented sector, ensuring residents are living in safe and healthy homes and taking appropriate action where landlords or properties fail to meet required standards. You'll be managing your own caseload, investigating housing complaints, carrying out property inspections and progressing cases from initial investigation through to resolution. The council is looking for someone who can come in, work independently and confidently deal with a mixture of housing standards and enforcement work. Key Responsibilities: Investigating Private Sector Housing complaints and service requests. Carrying out property inspections and completing HHSRS assessments . Identifying Category 1 and Category 2 hazards and determining appropriate action. Using the Housing Act 2004 and relevant housing legislation to investigate poor housing conditions. Preparing and serving statutory notices and taking informal or formal enforcement action where required. Investigating HMOs and potentially unlicensed properties . Managing cases from initial complaint through to resolution and monitoring compliance with notices. Liaising confidently with landlords, tenants, managing agents and other stakeholders. Helping the service achieve positive housing and health outcomes for residents. Supporting wider Private Sector Housing initiatives aimed at improving property conditions, repairs and energy efficiency where required. About you: The ideal candidate will have: Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS . Practical experience carrying out housing inspections and identifying hazards. Experience preparing and serving housing enforcement notices . Experience dealing with HMOs and housing standards investigations. Confidence managing a varied and potentially complex caseload independently. The ability to prioritise cases and find practical solutions to challenging housing issues. A relevant Housing, Environmental Health or similar qualification . HHSRS competency / assessment and enforcement training . Strong communication skills when dealing with landlords, tenants and other stakeholders. The contract will initially run for 6 months , paying 50 - 55 per hour depending on experience . If you're an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer, Housing Enforcement Officer or Environmental Health Officer with a strong background in Private Sector Housing and you're looking for your next contract in Kent, contact Shaye to discuss the opportunity: Shaye Box Consultant - Park Avenue Recruitment (url removed) (phone number removed)

Our client is looking for a Disabled Facilities Grant surveyor to be based in Liverpool. This role is to carry out surveys on private housing for people who have disabilities. You will work closely with an occupational therapist to determine what adjustments are required to the residents property and then you will be tasked with making sure the necessary works are carried out to correct standards and time frames. This role is working for a local authority and the hours are 36hrs per week. Please call James (phone number removed) Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Private Sector Housing Officer West London 45 per hour 6-month initial contract Hybrid working - 2/3 days working from home Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next London contract? I'm working with a Local Authority in West London who are looking to appoint an experienced officer to join their busy Private Sector Housing service as soon as possible. Working within the Reactive Compliance / Enforcement Team , you'll be responsible for managing housing standards cases, responding to service requests and investigating potential breaches across the private rented sector. This is an enforcement-focused position rather than a role centred solely around processing HMO licence applications, so they are looking for someone confident carrying their own caseload and progressing cases independently. Key Responsibilities: Investigating housing complaints and reactive service requests. Carrying out housing standards and HHSRS inspections. Investigating unlicensed HMOs. Preparing and serving relevant statutory notices. Taking informal and formal enforcement action where required. Managing cases from initial complaint through to resolution. Supporting mandatory and additional HMO licensing work where required. Liaising confidently with landlords, tenants and other stakeholders. About you: The ideal candidate will have: Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS. Practical experience carrying out property inspections. Experience preparing and serving enforcement notices. Confidence managing reactive enforcement cases independently. Experience investigating HMOs and unlicensed properties. The ability to manage a varied caseload and work with minimal supervision. The council operates both mandatory and additional HMO licensing , with further growth expected within the service as it prepares for an upcoming Selective Licensing scheme. The contract will initially run for 6 months , paying 45 per hour , with flexible hybrid working allowing approximately 2-3 days per week working from home . Site attendance will naturally be required for inspections and enforcement work. If you're an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next contract in West London , contact Shaye to discuss this opportunity: (url removed) (phone number removed)

Housing Officer Location: Cambridge office, with the opportunity for hybrid working Salary: £37,449.68 per year + car allowance: £1,850 per year Contract: Permanent Full-time Hours: 37 hours per week Are you passionate about helping customers sustain their tenancies, feel safe in their homes and take pride in their neighbourhoods? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and customer-focused Housing Officer to play a key role in delivering good quality housing management services while positively impacting the lives of our customers. You will join our customer-facing Housing Team, working directly with customers and partners to deliver practical support, resolve issues early and make a positive difference across our communities. About us Hundred Houses Society is a charitable, not-for-profit housing association with a proud history dating back to 1933. We own and manage over 1,500 homes across Greater Cambridgeshire. Our mission is To provide good quality homes and services in Greater Cambridge that people value . Our aim is to provide great value, low-cost homes for the people of Greater Cambridge and continuously strive to deliver better customer service. About the role As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for managing a patch of properties and delivering a professional, responsive and resident-focused housing management service. Dealing with all aspects of tenancy and estate management you will ensure that homes are let efficiently, work to maximise rental and service charge income, deal with cases of anti-social behaviour and support our customers to meet the terms of their tenancy agreement. You will work closely with customers, colleagues and external partners to sustain tenancies, build positive landlord and customer relationships, and resolve a varied caseload in a fair, practical and customer-focused way. Through this work, you will help maintain thriving communities, address issues early and support excellent service delivery. What you ll be doing Manage tenancy and neighbourhood issues, supporting customers to understand and meet their tenancy responsibilities. Proactively manage rent and service charge accounts, supporting customers who may be on low incomes or experiencing financial hardship, including signposting to income maximisation, benefits and debt advice. Respond sensitively and effectively to anti-social behaviour, hate crime, domestic abuse and safeguarding concerns, managing cases appropriately, making referrals and taking proportionate action where needed. Monitor and improve estate and neighbourhood standards, including communal areas, grounds maintenance and safety compliance. Work with local authorities, police, community organisations, support agencies and other stakeholders to address local issues, safeguard customers and support customer wellbeing. Support allocations, empty homes and the delivery of new homes, helping customers move into their homes, settle successfully and sustain their tenancies. Support access to homes for compliance with mandatory safety checks including taking legal action where necessary. Manage customer feedback in line with policy, focusing on first contact resolution, learning from feedback and improving services. Maintain accurate records, meet performance targets and contribute to wider service improvement projects. About you We are looking for someone with social housing, housing management or relevant community-based experience who can build trust, manage a varied workload and respond calmly and effectively to a wide range of tenancy, customer wellbeing and neighbourhood issues. To succeed in this role, you ll need: Experience of delivering high-quality, customer-facing housing management, estate management or income management services Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent communication, active listening and the ability to adapt your approach to different customers and situations Awareness of tenancy sustainment, safeguarding, domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour, financial hardship and the support needs of customers with a range of vulnerabilities A practical, evidence-based approach to problem solving, risk management and decision-making The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, customers and external partners to achieve positive outcomes Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to use housing systems and mobile devices effectively Hold CIH Level 3 or a willingness to work towards CIH Level 3 Housing qualification. GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Why join us? We ve held Investors in People Gold accreditation since 2020, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity, wellbeing, learning and professional growth. Joining us means being part of a collaborative organisation focused on continuous improvement and making a real difference. What we offer you 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Private health insurance Employee discount scheme Defined contribution pension scheme, matched from 4% to 10% Employee Assistance Programme Life assurance Strong focus on learning, development and wellbeing Plus more when you join! How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum of 1 page) explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role and align with our values, the job description and person specification. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any adjustments that may support you during the application or selection process. We encourage early applications and may close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications from candidates who meet the essential criteria. If you re passionate about helping customers succeed in their homes and want to make a positive difference in local communities, we d love to hear from you. Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying. Please note that Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. We encourage early applications and may close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications from candidates who meet the essential criteria. If you want to know anything more about the role, please contact Allison Blunt. Inclusion and Diversity We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone and welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. We welcome discussions regarding reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Data Protection & Privacy We process personal data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your information will be used only for recruitment and employment purposes, stored securely and retained only as long as necessary. Further details about how we handle personal data, including your rights, are available in our Privacy Policy.

The local authority client is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with a strong background in private sector housing, HMO licensing, and housing enforcement. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating housing and public health complaints, carrying out property inspections, and assessing housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) . You will also support enforcement and compliance activities, assist with HMO licensing processes, and help ensure properties meet required housing standards. Working closely with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders, you will play a key role in improving housing conditions and delivering positive outcomes for residents. Experience preparing schedules of repair and improvement works, undertaking inspections, and applying housing legislation is highly desirable. Candidates should hold a relevant Environmental Health qualification or possess significant experience in a similar role. HHSRS training is essential, alongside strong knowledge of private sector housing legislation and HMO licensing requirements. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. The position operates on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 40% office attendance and regular site visits as required. The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed. By applying, you consent to processing your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy, for the purposes of this recruitment process only. Your data will be held securely and not shared with third parties without consent.

Private Sector Housing Officer Hertfordshire 45- 50 an hour 6-month contract Ready for your next challenge in Private Sector Housing? A Council in Hertfordshire 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 team, you'll help deliver a responsive housing service at a busy time following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act. Key Responsibilities: Investigate housing complaints and carry out HHSRS inspections . Enforce housing legislation through informal and formal action. Inspect private rented properties for compliance with housing standards. Advise tenants, landlords, and other stakeholders. Prepare enforcement notices and maintain accurate case records. Support HMO licensing and regulatory compliance. Work with partners to improve housing conditions and protect residents. About you: The ideal candidate will bring: Experience in Private Sector Housing , Environmental Health , and working in Local Government . Sound knowledge of housing legislation and the HHSRS . Practical experience in carrying out inspections for both disrepair and property licensing Experience in report writing and enforcement of Housing Act 2004 . Able to build effective relationships with tenants, landlords, and partners. Well-organised, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines. 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!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Triage Coordination Officer to join a busy Housing Solutions team, playing a key role at the front end of the service in preventing homelessness and delivering effective housing advice. This is a fast-paced, customer-facing position where you will act as the first point of contact for residents, providing immediate housing advice, triaging cases and coordinating responses to ensure customers receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. The Role Act as the first point of contact for residents presenting with housing issues, delivering a high-quality triage and advice service. Provide rapid responses to housing enquiries via front of house, telephone, email and web forms. Work proactively to prevent homelessness at first contact, including negotiation with landlords, family members and other stakeholders. Coordinate appointments for Housing Options Officers, visiting officers and tenancy relations officers. Manage and monitor incoming enquiries, allocating cases appropriately across the service. Provide housing advice, signposting and initial decision letters in line with legislation and council procedures. Support customers to explore housing options including private rented sector, mutual exchange, mobility schemes and homelessness prevention tools. Work closely with internal teams and external partners including housing providers, DWP, health services, probation and third sector organisations. Ensure all case information is accurately recorded on relevant systems and meets reporting requirements. Support vulnerable households, including those with mental health, substance misuse or complex needs, ensuring appropriate referrals are made. Assist in the assessment of applications under Part VI and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Contribute to homelessness prevention initiatives and continuous service improvement. Key Requirements Experience working within a Housing Options, Homelessness or Housing Advice environment. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. Experience delivering frontline customer service and housing advice. Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced, front-facing environment. Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to resolve complex situations. Experience working with vulnerable clients and partner agencies. Good IT skills with experience maintaining accurate case records. Ability to work to targets, deadlines and performance standards. 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 CV today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skill set but not your location, rate or current seniority, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles across Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention and Housing Advice services throughout the UK. Even if you are happy in your current role, we welcome calls from Housing Options Officers, Triage Officers, Homelessness Prevention Officers and Housing Advice Officers looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. By applying for this position, you agree that Carrington West may hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your details will only be shared with third-party clients relevant to roles you have applied for. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

A local authority in the North West is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract . This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy regulatory service, delivering Private Sector Housing functions while also supporting the Environmental Health team with Statutory Nuisance investigations . The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting residents, improving housing standards, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Key Responsibilities Carry out inspections of private sector residential properties. Assess housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Investigate complaints relating to housing disrepair, poor housing conditions, and landlord compliance. Prepare and serve statutory notices and undertake enforcement action where necessary. Support the investigation of Statutory Nuisance complaints, including noise and environmental issues. Provide guidance and advice to landlords, tenants, and property managers. Prepare case files, reports, and legal documentation. Work collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Essential Requirements Previous experience working within a local authority Private Sector Housing Team. Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS. Experience undertaking housing inspections and enforcement activity. Experience investigating or supporting Statutory Nuisance cases. Excellent communication and case management skills. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable Environmental Health qualification or relevant housing qualification. Experience serving improvement notices and undertaking formal enforcement action. Knowledge of Environmental Protection Act 1990 legislation.

Housing Standards Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer - Surrey 45- 50 per hour (DOE) Initial 3-Month Contract Hybrid Working Park Avenue Recruitment are working with a Local Authority in Surrey that is looking for an experienced Housing Standards Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on an initial 3-month interim contract. This opportunity would suit someone with experience in Housing Standards, Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health or Housing Enforcement who is looking for their next interim role in Surrey. Responsibilities As a Housing Standards Officer you will: Carry out HHSRS inspections across privately rented properties. Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, hazards and disrepair. Inspect HMOs and assess compliance with relevant housing legislation and licensing conditions. Identify and assess Category 1 and Category 2 hazards. Prepare and serve statutory notices, including Improvement Notices and Prohibition Orders. Take appropriate enforcement action in relation to Private Sector Housing matters. Investigate illegal eviction and harassment cases where required. Prepare evidence, statements and case files for prosecution and tribunal proceedings. Provide clear advice and guidance to landlords, tenants and other stakeholders. Manage a varied Housing Standards / Private Sector Housing caseload from inspection through to resolution. Maintain accurate case records and enforcement documentation. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Housing, Environmental Health and other Council services. Relevant knowledge and practical experience: Housing Act 2004 Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) HMO inspections and licensing Private Sector Housing enforcement Housing standards inspections Statutory notices Evidence gathering Landlord and tenant legislation For further information and to apply for this role, contact Shaye at Park Avenue Recruitment . (url removed) (phone number removed)

Private Sector Housing Officer We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a local authority on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for extension. Available on either a full-time or part-time basis, this project-focused role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of housing-related complaints within the private rented sector, working closely with tenants, landlords and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve housing standards. You will also undertake proactive inspections of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), ensuring properties meet relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities and hit the ground running in a busy environment. Previous experience within Private Sector Housing is essential, along with a strong understanding of housing standards, complaint investigation and HMO inspections. The role forms part of a wider project, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy delivering targeted outcomes and contributing to service improvements. If you have a proactive approach, excellent communication skills and experience within local authority housing services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration. The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed. By applying, you consent to processing your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy, for the purposes of this recruitment process only. Your data will be held securely and not shared with third parties without consent.