Housing Policy Officer - Private Rented Sector

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization in West London is seeking a detail-driven Private Sector Rental Policy Officer. The role involves leading the review and development of rental policies, ensuring compliance with legislation, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a background in policy development. This temporary role offers an opportunity to make an impact on rental services within the community.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with experience in policy development and review.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and produce evidence-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the policy review programme for Private Sector Rental.
• Work with residents and teams to ensure clarity in policy frameworks.
• Monitor national policy and legislative developments.

Job description

Private Sector Rental Policy Officer

Location: West London

Contract Type: Temporary / Interim

Department: Private Sector Rental, Corporate Finance & Housing Services

Reports to: Head of Private Sector Rental Services

Role Overview

Pertemps Network Group are seeking a detail‑driven Private Sector Rental Policy Officer to lead the review, development and delivery of policies that support high‑quality private sector rental services across the borough. This role plays a key part in ensuring that policies remain compliant, effective and aligned with best practice, legislation and local strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the policy review programme, ensuring all Private Sector Rental policies and procedures remain compliant, current and fit for purpose.
• Work directly with residents, internal teams and external partners to ensure policy frameworks are clear, effective and aligned with statutory requirements.
• Monitor national policy, legislative developments, consultations, guidance and best practice relating to Private Sector Rental services.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders including Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, Resident Involvement teams, landlords, developers, community groups and voluntary sector partners.
• Identify, monitor and analyse policy issues, producing evidence‑based recommendations and policy responses.
• Support the development of a detailed evidence base, including data and insight relating to stock condition, private rented sector needs, market trends and wider socio‑economic indicators (e.g., IMD at borough and ward level).
• Maintain the policy and procedure library on SharePoint, ensuring documents are accessible, updated and properly version‑controlled.
• Work collaboratively with service managers across Private Sector Rental services to ensure consistent policy implementation.
• Manage approval and publication processes for policy documents, including preparing Cabinet reports where required.
• Produce clear, concise briefings on national policy changes, undertake research and recommend best practice approaches aligned to the Council’s strategic objectives.

Key Deliverables

• Up‑to‑date, compliant policies and procedures that support high‑quality Private Sector Rental services.
• A well‑managed and timely policy review programme.
• A comprehensive evidence base providing insight on stock, market conditions and local socio‑economic data.
• Current and accurate understanding of private sector rental legislation, national policy updates, regulatory guidance and Ombudsman standards.
• Strong and effective working relationships with internal and external strategic stakeholders.