Private Sector Housing Officer

Sellick Partnership; London Borough of Hackney; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Private Sector Housing Officer in Hackney on a 3-month temporary contract. The role involves ensuring private rented sector properties meet safety standards and comply with current housing legislation, with hybrid working arrangements (2 days in the office).

Key duties include inspecting properties under HHSRS, processing licensing applications, investigating breaches, and supporting enforcement proceedings.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health or related housing discipline.
• Certification as an HHSRS Practitioner/Assessor is required.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, enforcement practices and licencing processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HHSRS inspections under Housing Act 2004 and Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Assess and process property licensing (including HMOs) and monitor compliance.
• Investigate housing breaches and offences; support enforcement actions and court hearings.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices and penalties; assist with legal proceedings.
• Assess applications for Disabled Facilities Grants and minor adaptations.

Skills

Environmental health knowledge

Communication skills

Enforcement understanding

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

HHSRS Practitioner/Assessor

Job description

Private Sector Housing Officer

3 month temporary contract

£29.97 - £36.45 umbrella per hour

Hybrid, 2 days in the office

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a local authority housing team in Hackney on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to improving housing standards within the private rented sector, helping to ensure properties are safe, well managed, and compliant with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspections under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant provisions of the Housing Act 2004 and Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Assess and process applications relating to property licensing, including HMOs, and monitor ongoing compliance with licence conditions.
• Investigate complaints and breaches of housing legislation, taking appropriate enforcement action where required.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices, financial penalties and other enforcement measures, including supporting legal proceedings and attending court or tribunal hearings.
• Assess applications for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and minor adaptations, helping residents to live independently within their homes.

Candidate Requirements:

• A degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health or a related housing discipline.
• Certification as an HHSRS Practitioner/Assessor.
• Previous experience working within a local authority private sector housing service.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004, PACE, RIPA, and enforcement practices.
• Experience managing HMO licensing, inspections, enforcement cases and complex housing investigations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective working relationships with residents, landlords and stakeholders.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.