PSH Officer

Park Avenue Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer for a hybrid role. The ideal professional will lead housing inspections and enforcement actions to maintain compliance with housing standards. Essential requirements include strong knowledge of relevant legislation and experience in HHSRS inspections. This position offers a competitive hourly rate with a full-time contract lasting 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of housing enforcement legislation.
• Experience with HHSRS inspections.
• Ability to manage multiple casework independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections of privately rented properties.
• Investigate housing condition complaints.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices.
• Advise on legislative compliance.
• Maintain accurate records.

Skills

Knowledge of Housing Act 2004

Experience with HHSRS assessments

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (3-6 month contract)

Rate: £40 - £50 per hour (umbrella, dependent on experience)

Location: Hybrid (Surrey)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 11th November 2025

A Surrey-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced and motivated Private Sector Housing Officer to join their Regulatory Services Team on an interim basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Housing or Environmental Health professional with proven experience in HHSRS inspections and housing enforcement to make a tangible impact on local housing standards.

The Role

You’ll lead on the inspection and enforcement of housing conditions across the private rented sector, helping to ensure properties are safe, well-managed, and compliant with legislation.

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you’ll handle a varied caseload—from complaint investigations to proactive compliance work—contributing directly to improving the quality of private housing across Surrey.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of privately rented properties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions, disrepair, or property management issues
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices, and support formal action or prosecution where required
• Advise landlords, agents, and tenants on legislative compliance and good practice
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and evidence in line with council procedures
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to raise housing standards

Essential Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and related housing enforcement legislation
• Demonstrable experience conducting HHSRS assessments and housing condition inspections
• Confidence preparing and serving statutory notices and managing enforcement casework
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent relevant qualification)
• Prior Local Authority experience within Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health services

Interested?

To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email

Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across the South East and wider UK, recruiting for interim positions in Environmental Health, Private Sector Housing, Trading Standards and Licensing. Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience