Private Sector Housing 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

This full-time, temporary Private Sector Housing Officer role with Pertemps London sits within the London Borough of Hackney's Private Sector Housing Service, operating on a hybrid basis of two days in the office and three from home. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering housing conditions, HMO and property licensing, housing enforcement and disabled facilities grants, supporting high-profile work across a diverse private rented sector portfolio. Applicants should bring relevant experience as a Private Sector Housing Officer, Environmental Health Officer, Housing Enforcement Officer or Property Licensing Officer, alongside strong investigation, report-writing and communication skills. The initial contract runs for three months, with pay ranging from £22.24 to £27.05 per hour PAYE, or £29.97 to £36.45 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. Private Sector Housing Officer Hybrid (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home) | E8, London PAYE: £22.24 - £27.05 per hour Umbrella: £29.97 - £36.45 per hour Contract: 3 Months Initially

Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer, Environmental Health Officer, Housing Enforcement Officer or Property Licensing Officer looking to join one of London's most proactive local authorities?

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a skilled professional to support its Private Sector Housing Service, delivering high-profile housing enforcement, licensing and housing standards functions across a diverse private rented sector portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload covering housing conditions, HMO licensing, property licensing, housing enforcement, disabled facilities grants and landlord compliance, helping to improve housing standards and protect residents across the borough.

Key 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 the Housing Act 2004, Housing and Planning Act 2016 and Renters' Rights legislation.
• Issue Financial Penalties, Simple Cautions and prepare cases for prosecution where required.
• 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 partner agencies to secure compliance and improved housing conditions.
• Maintain accurate case management records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Essential Experience

• Experience working within Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, Housing Standards, Property Licensing or Housing Enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Housing Act 2004 HHSRS / HHSRS 2 HMO Licensing Property Licensing Housing and Planning Act 2016 Housing Enforcement Procedures Disabled Facilities Grants
• Experience conducting inspections and producing enforcement notices.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload and work independently.
• Strong report writing, investigative and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

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

HHSRS Assessor qualification highly desirable.

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) membership desirable.

Why Apply?

Hybrid Working (2 Days Office)

High Profile London Borough

Competitive Rates up to £36.45

Umbrella

Diverse Enforcement & Licensing Caseload

Immediate Start Available

Opportunity to work across Housing Standards, Licensing & Enforcement

Keywords

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