Private Sector Housing Officer: Enforcement & Inspections

Recruitment Opportunities; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Luton Council is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to improve housing conditions and protect residents across the borough. You will inspect dwellings and HMOs under HHSRS and Decent Homes Standard, and take enforcement actions where necessary.

You will investigate complex housing complaints, prepare cases for enforcement, and work with partners to achieve compliance. Mentoring and guidance development are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experienced housing professional with Environmental Health background.
• Ability to inspect dwellings and HMOs and to enforce housing standards.
• Strong communication and report writing skills; court/tribunal experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect dwellings and HMOs under HHSRS and Decent Homes Standard.
• Investigate complex housing complaints and take enforcement actions.
• Provide mentoring and support to officers and trainees; contribute to guidance and procedures.

Skills

Housing enforcement

Property inspections

Report writing

Communication

Court proceedings

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

Luton Council is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to improve housing conditions and protect residents across the borough. You will inspect dwellings and HMOs under HHSRS and Decent Homes Standard, and take enforcement actions where necessary.

You will investigate complex housing complaints, prepare cases for enforcement, and work with partners to achieve compliance. Mentoring and guidance development are also part of the role.