Private Sector Housing Officer (BF5090)

Buckingham Futures; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Buckingham Futures is supporting a London local authority client in recruiting an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer. The role requires a qualified housing professional with strong experience across the full remit of Private Sector Housing.

The successful candidate will conduct inspections, site visits, and enforcement actions, investigate complaints, undertake HHSRS assessments, and support HMO licensing.

Qualifications

• HHSRS qualification required.
• Proven experience in private sector housing within a local authority.
• Flexibility for full-time or part-time and hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out private sector housing inspections, site visits and enforcement interventions.
• Investigate housing complaints and take appropriate action.
• Undertake HHSRS assessments and housing disrepair investigations.
• Support HMO licensing and related statutory duties.
• Collaborate with Council departments, landlords, tenants and partner agencies.

Skills

Housing inspections

Enforcement actions

Complaint handling

Education

HHSRS qualification

Job description

We are currently supporting a local authority client in London who isseeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified housing professional with strong experience across the full remit of Private Sector Housing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Carrying out private sector housing inspections, site visits and enforcement interventions
• Investigating housing complaints and taking appropriate action
• Undertaking HHSRS assessments and housing disrepair investigations
• Supporting HMO licensing and related statutory duties
• Working collaboratively with Council departments, landlords, tenants, members of the public and partner agencies

You will need to hold an HHSRS qualification and have proven experience working within Private Sector Housing in a local authority environment.

Our client would ideally welcome someone on a full-time basis, although part-time availability will also be considered. Hybrid working options are available.

The assignment will initially be for 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

We look forward to hearing from you.