Private Sector Housing Pro | Inspections & Complaints

Oyster Partnership; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyster Partnership is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer for a local authority on an initial 3-month contract, offering hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office. You will manage a caseload of housing-related complaints in the private rented sector and conduct proactive HMOs inspections.

The role requires experience in Private Sector Housing, with a strong understanding of housing standards and complaint investigation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Private Sector Housing is essential.
• Strong understanding of housing standards is required.
• Experience with complaint investigation and HMOs inspections is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of housing-related complaints in the private rented sector.
• Undertake proactive inspections of HMOs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with tenants, landlords and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve housing standards.
• Investigate complaints and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Job description

Oyster Partnership is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer for a local authority on an initial 3-month contract, offering hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office. You will manage a caseload of housing-related complaints in the private rented sector and conduct proactive HMOs inspections.

The role requires experience in Private Sector Housing, with a strong understanding of housing standards and complaint investigation.