Interim Private Sector Housing Officer

Park Avenue Recruitment; East Hampshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Supportive management

Potential extension

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is assisting a Hampshire-based Local Authority in recruiting an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to tackle a growing workload of complex enforcement cases. The role involves varied caseloads including HHSRS inspections, disrepair and damp issues, and proactive engagement with landlords to secure improvements.

The post offers hybrid working with site visits planned around your schedule, a supportive management team, and potential extension beyond the initial

Qualifications

• Local Authority Private Sector Housing experience.
• Confident carrying out HHSRS inspections.
• Experience taking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004.
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of private sector housing enforcement cases.
• Undertake HHSRS inspections across the district.
• Investigate disrepair, excess cold, damp and mould, and overcrowding cases.
• Work with landlords and letting agents to secure improvements.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices where informal resolution isn't appropriate.
• Support wider projects aimed at improving private rented sector standards.

Skills

Enforcement case management

HHSRS inspections

Stakeholder engagement

Private Sector Housing experience

Job description

We're working with a Hampshire-based Local Authority that is investing heavily in improving housing standards across its private rented sector and is looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to help tackle a growing workload of complex enforcement cases.

This isn't a role where you'll simply be completing routine inspections. The team is dealing with a varied caseload including Category 1 hazards, damp and mould complaints, disrepair investigations, HMOs and vulnerable residents who require a proactive approach.

You'll be joining a well-established team with strong management support, and the flexibility to manage your diary effectively.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing your own caseload of private sector housing enforcement cases
• Undertaking HHSRS inspections across the district
• Investigating complaints relating to disrepair, excess cold, damp and mould and overcrowding
• Working directly with landlords and letting agents to secure improvements
• Preparing and serving statutory notices where informal resolution isn't appropriate
• Supporting wider projects focused on improving standards in the private rented sector

Why contractors like this authority:

• Hybrid working with site visits planned around your schedule
• Sensible caseload allocation
• Supportive management team who understand contract staff
• Strong likelihood of extension beyond the initial term
• Interesting mix of urban and rural housing issues

What we're looking for:

• Previous Local Authority Private Sector Housing experience
• Confident carrying out HHSRS inspections
• Experience taking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

If you're looking for an authority where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to tell you more.