Private Sector Housing Officer

Private Sector Housing Officer - East London £55-£60 per hour Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working A progressive East London Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer on an interim basis for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. This opportunity sits within a highly regarded Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement team. The council is seeking a confident and technically strong Private Sector Housing Officer who can immediately contribute to complex enforcement work across the private rented sector. This role would particularly suit a motivated Environmental Health professional who thrives in a fast-paced enforcement environment and enjoys managing challenging cases involving rogue landlords, serious hazards, and non-compliant HMOs. The Role The successful Private Sector Housing Officer will manage a varied and complex caseload across the borough, taking responsibility for proactive enforcement and regulatory compliance activity, including: Undertaking HHSRS inspections and detailed property investigations Investigating housing complaints, disrepair, overcrowding, and statutory nuisance cases Taking formal enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004 Serving Improvement Notices, Emergency Remedial Action notices, and Prohibition Orders Investigating rogue landlord activity and pursuing non-compliant landlords Managing HMO licensing inspections, compliance, and enforcement Issuing Community Protection Notices (CPN's) and Civil Penalties where appropriate Preparing detailed prosecution and tribunal case files Liaising with legal teams, landlords, tenants, and external agencies Supporting wider service delivery within the Environmental Health functionAbout You To be considered, you will need: Recent Local Authority experience as a Private Sector Housing Officer Strong technical knowledge of HHSRS, Housing Act legislation, and enforcement procedures Experience carrying out complex enforcement investigations independently Proven background within Environmental Health, Housing Enforcement, or Private Sector Housing Experience dealing with HMO licensing and compliance activity Ability to confidently manage a busy and demanding caseload Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills Availability to start at short notice or immediately preferredFor more information on this Private Sector Housing Officer opportunity, please contact Shaye at Park Avenue Recruitment. Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed)