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We are currently looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This Private Sector Housing Officer role will focus on improving housing standards, enforcing private sector housing legislation and delivering statutory housing functions across the private rented sector.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering housing conditions, HMO standards, enforcement, disabled facilities grants and housing assistance. This Private Sector Housing Officer position would suit someone with strong experience within private sector housing enforcement and housing standards.

The Role
- Investigating complaints relating to private sector housing conditions and housing standards.
- Carrying out inspections under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- Using statutory enforcement powers to improve housing conditions in line with council policy.
- Investigating illegal eviction, harassment and other private sector housing matters.
- Delivering Housing Assistance programmes, including Disabled Facilities Grants and discretionary assistance schemes.
- Providing technical advice to residents, landlords, letting agents and other stakeholders.
- Managing a varied caseload across all areas of Private Sector Housing.
- Maintaining accurate case records and housing management systems.
- Supporting homelessness prevention through liaison with Housing Needs and other internal services.
- Providing technical support and advice to colleagues where required.

Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience working within Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health.
- Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and private sector housing legislation.
- Experience undertaking housing inspections and enforcement activity.
- Experience investigating housing condition complaints, illegal eviction and harassment cases.
- Experience using statutory enforcement powers, including notices and formal action.
- Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants and Housing Assistance schemes.
- Experience managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records.
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel throughout the district.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this Private Sector Housing Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Footnote
If you feel that this Private Sector Housing Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Private Sector Housing Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Housing Standards Officers and HMO Enforcement roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from private sector housing professionals looking to build future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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Hampshire Local Authority
55-60 per hour
Initial 6-Month Contract
Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next interim contract within Local Government?

A Hampshire Local Authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join its busy and supportive Private Sector Housing team on an initial 6-month contract.

As a Private Sector Housing Officer , you'll manage a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, focusing on improving housing standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering effective private sector housing functions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property investigations.
• Assessing Category 1 and Category 2 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• Serving statutory notices under the Housing Act 2004.
• Preparing and issuing Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs).
• Investigating housing complaints, disrepair cases and poor housing conditions.
• Liaising with landlords, tenants, legal teams and external agencies.
• Preparing detailed inspection reports and evidence packs.
• Supporting wider Private Sector Housing initiatives.

To be considered for this Private Sector Housing Officer role, you will have:

• Recent experience working within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team.
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS.
• Experience preparing and issuing Civil Penalty Notices.
• The ability to independently manage a busy and varied caseload.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Availability to start at short notice would be advantageous.

• 55-60 per hour (Umbrella)
• Initial 6-month contract , with the potential for extension.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Immediate start available.

If you're searching for a Private Sector Housing Officer job in Hampshire , this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Local Authority and make a real impact within the Private Rented Sector.

For more information, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) .

Private Sector Housing Manager
South East (Hybrid)

Park Avenue Recruitment are working exclusively with a local authority to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager on an initial 6-month contract .

Rate: 500-600 per day (DOE)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly established shared Private Sector Housing service, bringing together two high-performing teams while driving service improvement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a joint Private Sector Housing service across two councils
• Manage Housing Standards, HMO Licensing and Enforcement teams
• Drive performance, service transformation and continuous improvement
• Oversee complex enforcement activity and ensure legislative compliance
• Develop a "one service, one council" culture across the shared service
• Support senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic service delivery

You will need:

• Extensive management experience within Private Sector Housing
• Strong knowledge of Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, HMO licensing and enforcement
• Experience leading teams through change and improving performance
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills

If this sounds of interest, or you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch.

Interviews are expected to take place in the coming days!

Please ring Shaye on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Technical Officer – Private Sector Housing

Location: Central Bedfordshire

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm | Hybrid Working

£43.07 per hour PAYE or £56.53 per hour Umbrella

We are seeking an experienced Technical Officer to join the Private Sector Housing. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing, enforcement, and housing legislation to make a real difference to residents across the borough.

The Role

As a Technical Officer, you will play a key role in improving housing standards across the private rented sector. Working within the Private Sector Housing Team, you will use your technical expertise and statutory powers to investigate housing conditions, enforce legal standards where necessary, and support residents to live in safe, healthy homes. You will manage a varied caseload, working closely with landlords, tenants, partner agencies, and internal teams to deliver high-quality housing services.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulate and improve standards within private sector housing using relevant statutory powers.
• Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, disrepair, illegal eviction, harassment, and public health matters.
• Take enforcement action where appropriate in line with the Council's Enforcement Policy.
• Deliver Housing Assistance programmes, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and discretionary assistance schemes.
• Carry out property inspections and provide expert technical advice to residents, landlords, and partner organisations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working within Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health.
• A strong understanding of the Housing Acts 1996 and 2004, housing enforcement, and related legislation.
• Knowledge of housing construction, property standards, and enforcement processes.
• Experience investigating housing complaints and managing complex casework.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
• Strong report writing and record-keeping skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable to support travel across the borough.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Job Title: Lead Private Sector Housing Manager

Location: Canterbury

Salary: From £61,645.19 per annum (plus £3,621 car allowance)

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Closing Date: 30th July 2026

Do you believe everyone deserves a safe, secure, and good-quality home? Are you an experienced housing or environmental health professional ready to lead, influence, and shape the future of the private rented sector?

This is a rare opportunity to join Canterbury City Council in a leadership role at a time of major national reform, including implementation of the Renters' Rights Act.

What's in it for you?

• Annual cost-of-living pay award
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave starting at 26 days increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service plus 3 additional days over Christmas, with the option to buy more
• Local government pension scheme
• We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover a Professional Body Membership fee where needed for the role
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
• Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.

About this Lead Private Sector Housing Manager job in Canterbury:

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for Private Sector Housing within Locality Services, reporting to the Head of Locality Services. You will lead a complex statutory service at a time of significant national reform, including implementation of the Renters' Rights Act, by setting clear direction, developing policy, assuring compliance and driving continuous service improvement.

You will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, manage significant budgets and resources, and act as the Council's expert adviser on housing regulation, enforcement, contractor management and policy. A key part of the role will be building strong relationships with stakeholders, government bodies and the wider community, representing Canterbury City Council at officer, member and public meetings to advance housing standards and strategic priorities.

In this role, you will be:

• Leading the Private Sector Housing Team
• Delivering statutory housing functions
• Leading implementation of the Renters' Rights Act
• Setting long-term objectives and monitoring service performance.
• Delivery of stock condition survey programmes
• Overseeing Disabled Facilities Grants and adaptations within our own housing stock
• Managing the Social Letting Agency
• Partnership working and representing the team at officer, member and public meetings.

About you, the ideal Lead Private Sector Housing Manager for our team:

Your qualifications:

• Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Health, Housing, Surveying or a related field
• Leadership or management training
• Due to the nature of this role an enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the successful applicant.

Your knowledge:

• Demonstrable knowledge of Renter Right Act 2025, Housing Act 2004, Housing & Planning Act 2016, HHSRS and related statutory frameworks.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the scope and role of regulatory codes of practice, the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
• Extensive knowledge on construction, building engineering services, materials and common property defects.
• Extensive understanding of contract and procurement processes relevant to DFG and works in default.

Your experience:

• Extensive management experience within local authority housing, private sector housing, environmental health or another regulatory service.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, setting service priorities and driving improvement in a complex statutory environment.
• Experience of managing budgets, contractors and commissioned works, including Disabled Facilities Grants, adaptations or works in default.
• Experience communicating confidently with a range of audiences and influencing strategic direction across the private rented sector.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Housing Manager, Senior Housing Advisor, Lead Housing Manager, Private Sector Housing, Housing Manager, Housing Services, Customer Housing Officer, Supported Housing Officer, Senior Social Housing Worker, may also be considered.

Environmental Health Officer  (Private Sector Housing)

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Working Pattern: 3 days per week in office

Rate: £55 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer to take a leading role in delivering private sector housing regulation and enforcement functions. This is a complex and varied position involving criminal investigations, legal case preparation, and enforcement action to improve housing standards and protect tenants’ rights. You will play a key role in driving improvements in resident health, safety, and wellbeing through effective enforcement of housing legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex criminal investigations involving multiple offences, including interviewing suspects under caution and handling evidence in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
• Prepare detailed reports, witness statements, and legal correspondence
• Compile prosecution and civil enforcement files in line with relevant procedures, referring cases to Legal Services where appropriate
• Represent the Council at Magistrates’ Court and Tribunal (Property Chamber)
• Lead on enforcement of housing standards, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and Caravan Site Licensing
• Investigate and enforce breaches of housing legislation, including the Renters Rights Act 2025 and wider landlord and tenant law
• Serve statutory notices and orders, make licensing determinations, commission works in default, and prepare prosecution cases
• Use enforcement powers under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to address poor housing conditions
• Conduct inspections and licensing of HMOs and other regulated properties
• Regulate protected mobile home sites through Caravan Site Licensing
• Investigate complaints, service requests, and long-term empty properties, using both informal and formal enforcement tools

About You

• Have significant experience in housing enforcement, environmental health, or a related field
• Possess strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025
• Be confident managing complex investigations and legal casework
• Show a strong commitment to improving housing standards and protecting vulnerable residents

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

£57,402 - £60,573 per annum

Flexible working arrangements and training opportunities are provided from the outset, with occasional need to work outside normal hours.

Team Lead (Private Sector Housing Standards)

Newham is an exciting, vibrant inner‑city borough committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do. With one of the largest private rented sectors in England, our Private Sector Housing Service regulates this sector through pioneering borough‑wide property licensing schemes, protecting tenants and landlords.

Over half of all families in Newham rent, many living in sub‑standard dwellings and overcrowded houses in multiple occupation. Team Leads play a vital role in improving the lives and quality of living for this vulnerable sector.

To manage a team of Senior/Environmental Health/Private Sector Housing Officers and Tenancy Liaison Officers, overseeing enforcement work including illegal evictions and harassment, data management, target setting, and reporting to Senior Managers.

To identify developments in each area, build training needs, foster collaboration with internal and external partners, carry out inspections of unlicensed properties, licence condition checks, and inspect properties in disrepair.

• Manage a team of Senior/Environmental Health/Private Sector Housing Officers and Tenancy Liaison Officers dealing with private sector enforcement work, including illegal evictions and harassment
• Manage relevant data sets and report on targets, outputs, and key indicators to Senior Managers
• Identify developments, build training, and support team members
• Build collaboration with internal and external partners
• Carry out inspections of unlicensed properties, licence condition checks and inspect properties in disrepair

• Expert knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and other housing legislation
• Significant practical experience of serving legal documents and enforcing the above
• Significant competency in using HHSRS
• Significant practical experience in carrying out housing inspections for both disrepair and property licensing issues
• Knowledge and experience of compiling evidence and taking cases to both court and the First Tier Tribunal
• Knowledge of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and its potential impacts on the private rented sector

You will be responsible for carrying out high‑standard regulatory work within the Private Rented Sector, protecting tenants and improving the sector. You must be qualified with a BSc or MSc Environmental Health degree or equivalent, be EHRB registered or registered with the CIEH as an Environmental Health Practitioner (REnvH or CEnvH), and have a minimum of 4 years post‑qualification experience, ideally with complex housing projects.

You must have experience and knowledge in enforcing housing and environmental health legislation and practices, informing the public and businesses about legislation, and extensive knowledge of evidence and court/tribunal procedures.

You need excellent written and verbal communication skills, good IT skills and experience working in a successful team. Good leadership skills, ability to manage multiple projects, delegate tasks and report progress to senior managers. You must be able to motivate colleagues and improve team working.

Relocation package of up to £7,000* (eligible).

Occasional outside normal hours expected.

26th July 2026

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti‑racist environment for all. We consider applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Your personal information will be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct.

Newham is located 5 miles east of the City of London, well connected by public transport and close to major networks. It has a thriving arts quarter, university campuses, and a large Westfield shopping centre.

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