Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

6‑Month Contract | £48–£50 per hour | 37 Hours per Week | 1 Day in Office

A respected and forward‑thinking local authority is looking for an experienced Senior Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on a flexible 6‑month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a senior‑level role, a fresh challenge, or the chance to make a tangible impact on housing standards within the private rented sector.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and well‑managed—taking the lead on inspections, enforcement, HMO licensing, and complex housing standards work.

Key Responsibilities

🔍 Inspections & Enforcement

• Conduct HHSRS inspections across a range of private rented sector properties
• Identify hazards, draft schedules of work and prepare/issue statutory notices
• Lead on enforcement activity including Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders & Civil Penalties
• Manage complex and high‑risk cases involving disrepair, overcrowding, and category 1 & 2 hazards

🏘️ Licensing & Compliance

• Oversee compliance with mandatory HMO licensing
• Carry out property assessments, licence condition checks and follow‑up inspections
• Support selective or additional licensing schemes (if applicable)
• Provide landlords with clear advice around safety, compliance and improvement works

🛠️ Housing Standards & Technical Advice

• Provide expert guidance to tenants, landlords, legal teams and partner services
• Work collaboratively with Environmental Health, Housing, Repairs, and external agencies
• Support wider initiatives aimed at improving housing standards
• Prepare accurate case notes, reports, and evidence packages for legal proceedings

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in Private Sector Housing (essential)
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS & enforcement processes
• Proven background managing enforcement cases from start to finish
• Confident working with landlords, tenants, and multi‑agency partners
• Experience with HMOs, licensing, disrepair and complex housing cases
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and manage a varied caseload
• Availability to start soon or within a reasonable timeframe

What’s on Offer

• £48–£50 per hour (umbrella)
• Only 1 day per week in the office, the rest remote/flexible
• Full‑time, 37‑hour week
• Supportive team with strong leadership
• Chance to step into a senior‑level role
• Opportunity to influence housing standards and take ownership of high‑profile work
• Potential long‑term extension depending on performance and funding