Private Sector Housing Officer
8 days ago
Lancing
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