Hybrid Private Sector Housing & Licensing Officer

Pertemps London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days

3‑month contract

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Pertemps London is recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer in Hackney. The role is full-time, temporary, with a hybrid pattern (2 days in the office, 3 days at home) and a initial three‑month contract.

The post handles housing enforcement, licensing, HMO and housing standards across a diverse private rented sector portfolio. Applicants should have relevant experience in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, or Property Licensing, plus strong investigation, report-writing and

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health or Housing Enforcement.
• Knowledge of Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, and licensing processes.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload and work independently.
• Strong report writing, investigation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HHSRS inspections under the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS 2 framework.
• Investigate housing complaints, service requests and poor housing conditions.
• Carry out inspections of HMOs and other private rented sector properties.
• Assess and process property licence applications, including compliance checks and inspections.
• Draft schedules of works, statutory notices, improvement notices and enforcement documents.
• Take enforcement action under relevant Housing Acts and Renters' Rights legislation.
• Prepare tribunal and court documentation, attending hearings when necessary.
• Assess and administer Disabled Facilities Grants and Minor Adaptations Grants.
• Liaise with landlords, managing agents, residents and partners to secure compliance.
• Maintain accurate case management records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Investigation skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health, Housing, Building Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Pertemps London is recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Officer in Hackney. The role is full-time, temporary, with a hybrid pattern (2 days in the office, 3 days at home) and a initial three‑month contract.

The post handles housing enforcement, licensing, HMO and housing standards across a diverse private rented sector portfolio. Applicants should have relevant experience in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, or Property Licensing, plus strong investigation, report-writing and