Private Sector Housing Officer

Osborne Richardson; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is assisting a Lancashire local authority in recruiting a Private Sector Housing Officer on a long‑term contract. The role covers a full range of housing enforcement duties, including HHSRS and HMO inspections, and investigating nuisance complaints.

Applicants must hold HHSRS certification and have at least 2 years of relevant enforcement experience. The position is full-time (36 hours) with a hybrid pattern: 50% fieldwork and 50% home-based.

Qualifications

• Holds HHSRS certification and has at least 2 years of relevant experience in private sector housing enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of housing enforcement duties including inspections under HHSRS and HMO regimes.
• Investigate nuisance complaints and take appropriate action.
• Experience with serving legal notices and pursuing legal action where required.

Skills

HHSRS certification

Legal action experience

Job description

Our client, a local authority based in Lancashire, is seeking a fully competent Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on a long-term contract running until the end of March. The successful candidate will undertake a full range of housing enforcement duties, including HHSRS inspections, HMO inspections, and investigating nuisance complaints. You will need proven knowledge and experience of taking legal action, including the service of legal notices. Experience with empty properties, caravan site licensing, and tenancy rights would be highly desirable, though not essential.

To be considered for this role, you must hold HHSRS certification and have a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within private sector housing enforcement.

Full-time (36 hours per week) is the preference, though part-time applicants will also be considered. The role offers a hybrid working pattern with 50% of time spent out on district and 50% working from home, and rates are negotiable and can be discussed with us.