Initial 3‑Month Contract | Potential Extension
We are currently seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer (PSHO) to join a Local Authority team in the Sussex region on an initial 3‑month contract, with the potential for extension depending on service needs.
The Role
The successful officer will manage a varied and reactive Private Sector Housing caseload, with key responsibilities including:
- Responding to and investigating housing conditions complaints
- Processing and enforcing HMO licence applications
- Investigating and responding to allegations of illegal eviction and harassment
- Undertaking formal enforcement action in respect of housing conditions and HMOs, including statutory notices and legal processes
- Liaising effectively with tenants, landlords, agents, and internal stakeholders
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience working as a Private Sector Housing Officer within a local authority
- Strong background in housing enforcement, particularly relating to housing conditions and HMOs
- Experience investigating illegal eviction and harassment cases
- Sound working knowledge and/or experience of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications
- Experience using Uniform IT systems or similar housing management systems
- Excellent interpersonal, customer care, and communication skills