Principal Private Sector Housing Officer

Park Avenue Recruitment; Colne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Avenue Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Private Sector Housing Officer to join a local authority on an interim basis. The role will lead on a range of Private Sector Housing functions, including HMO licensing, HHSRS assessments and enforcement action.

The ideal candidate will have strong local authority Private Sector Housing experience, capable of handling complex cases and providing strategic direction at a senior level, with proven stakeholder liaison skills and the

Qualifications

• Significant local authority Private Sector Housing experience.
• Experience leading on complex housing enforcement and inspections.
• Ability to operate at a senior/principal level within a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead on HMO licensing and inspections and HHSRS assessments.
• Oversee private sector housing inspections and investigations.
• Direct enforcement action and issue statutory notices as required.
• Handle housing complaints and service requests with a customer-focused approach.
• Collaborate with landlords, tenants and managing agents to drive improvements.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues and teams.

Skills

HMO licensing

HHSRS assessments

Enforcement

Inspections

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Technical advisory

Education

Degree in housing or related field

Tools

GIS

Case management system

Job description

We're currently looking for an experienced Principal Private Sector Housing Officer to join a local authority on an interim basis.

The role will involve leading on a range of Private Sector Housing functions, including:

• HMO licensing and inspections
• HHSRS assessments
• Private sector housing inspections and investigations
• Enforcement action and statutory notices
• Housing complaints and service requests
• Working with landlords, tenants and managing agents
• Providing technical advice and guidance to colleagues

We're looking for someone with strong local authority Private Sector Housing experience, who is confident handling complex cases, enforcement and inspections, and can operate at a senior/principal level.

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