Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

Oyster Partnership; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Essex is seeking a Senior Private Sector Housing Officer to join their Housing Standards team. The role involves conducting compliance inspections, advising on regulations, and addressing housing complaints. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of HHSRS and housing enforcement. The position is full-time for 6 to 9 months, with a hybrid working arrangement and competitive rates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply in various creative formats.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in local authority housing.
• In-depth knowledge of HHSRS and Housing Act 2004.
• Experience handling housing complaints and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure housing compliance.
• Advise landlords and tenants on housing regulations.
• Investigate complaints and take enforcement actions.

Skills

HHSRS knowledge

Experience with HMO

Strong enforcement skills

Independent work

Workload management

Job description

One of our Essex-based local authority clients is looking for a Senior Private Sector Housing Officer / EHO to join their tight‑knitted Housing Standard team to help them tackle their HMO backlog and housing complaints.

Position: Senior Private Sector Housing Officer / Environmental Health Officer
Contract Duration: 6 - 9 months (with potential for extension)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (remote and on-site)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and assessments of private sector housing properties to ensure compliance with HHSRS.
• Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, and property owners regarding housing regulations and requirements.
• Investigate and address complaints and take appropriate enforcement action.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role within a local authority.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of HHSRS and the Housing Act 2004.
• Experience with Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is essential.
• Strong experience in housing enforcment
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload efficiently.

Start Date: Dec 25 - Jan 26
Rates: £45 - £50 per hour (umbrella /outside IR35)

If this role interests you, please get apply or email me at [e-mail].

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Environmental Health world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.