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Role - Private Sector Housing Officer

Contract length - 6 months

Working Style - Hybrid

Location - South East

Rate - 40/45phr

My local authority client in the South East is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer to hit the ground running.

The role is a 6-month contract and due to the nature of the work you are required on District on a hybrid basis.

Experience required:

• Property Inspections under HHSRS
• HMO Licensing Experience
• Carrying out out relevant enforcement action

If you are interested in this role call Sakaar on (phone number removed) to discuss further, if you know anyone who might be relevant for this role feel free to refer them onto me.

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Private Sector Lettings Officer

Do you have experience as a lettings officer? My client is looking for a strong Lettings Officer who has had previous experience inspection properties under the Housing Act 2004. The client understands the pressures of this role and is keen to support all members of staff.

Experienced Officers who feel confident inspecting and re letting properties alongside relevant government guidelines would be perfect for this role!

If you had any other questions regarding this position, please do not hesitate to contact us on (phone number removed).

Duties Includes :

• To provide a specialist private rented sector procurement and brokerage, resettlement, and sustainment service to customers in housing need moving into the private rented sector.
• To ensure all properties procured comply with property standards and are financially viable.
• To promote the full range of private sector options offered by the service.
• Undertake the investigation of service requests and programmed inspections under the provisions of the Housing Act 2004 and Environmental Protection Act 1990
• To Process applications for property licences, including inspection of housing conditions and assessment of management standards
• Ensure all relevant documents are completed by property owners and landlords

Ackerman Pierce can guarantee a weekly payment service and a 1-2-1 account manager during your time with the agency. Including an Ackerman Pierce welcome pack to.

Private Sector Lettings Officer

Do you have experience as a lettings officer? My client is looking for a strong Lettings Officer who has had previous experience inspection properties under the Housing Act 2004. The client understands the pressures of this role and is keen to support all members of staff.

Experienced Officers who feel confident inspecting and re letting properties alongside relevant government guidelines would be perfect for this role!

If you had any other questions regarding this position, please do not hesitate to contact us on (phone number removed).

Duties Includes :

• To provide a specialist private rented sector procurement and brokerage, resettlement, and sustainment service to customers in housing need moving into the private rented sector.
• To ensure all properties procured comply with property standards and are financially viable.
• To promote the full range of private sector options offered by the service.
• Undertake the investigation of service requests and programmed inspections under the provisions of the Housing Act 2004 and Environmental Protection Act 1990
• To Process applications for property licences, including inspection of housing conditions and assessment of management standards
• Ensure all relevant documents are completed by property owners and landlords

Ackerman Pierce can guarantee a weekly payment service and a 1-2-1 account manager during your time with the agency. Including an Ackerman Pierce welcome pack to.

Job title: Town Planner/Senior Planner

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Flexible

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planner/Senior Town Planner to join a well-known practice in Cardiff where my client is looking to fill the position immediately due to busy workload.

With 9 Planners in the team you will be working on a wide range of projects from residential, strategic land and commercial projects working all around the South East.

We are looking for candidates to have the following:-

• MSc within Town Planning
• LPA or Private Sector experience
• Chartered RTPI professional or working towards
• Good communication and written skills
• Ideally Full UK Driving License

On offer for the right candidate is an excellent salary and overall benefits package.

If you are interested in this role then please contact Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your CV over to (url removed)

Job title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Senior Town Planner/Associate to join a well-established team within the rural/development sector in the Birmingham/Warwickshire region.

The Planning team are delighted to be supporting an independent property and development consultancy who have four offices all across the UK supporting land owners, commercial institutions and charities on a wide range of projects across commercial, residential and rural schemes.

I'm looking to speak with candidates who are in a Senior Town Planner post at the moment within local government, private sector or client side who are a member of the RTPI or working towards.

On offer for the right candidate is a competitive salary, a very flexible working arrangement.

If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and email your CV to (url removed)

We are working with a local authority to appoint an interim Private Sector Housing Team Leader to support enforcement and housing condition improvement work across the borough, with a particular focus on damp and mould. This is a key leadership role within the Private Sector Housing team, aimed at improving living conditions and ensuring landlords meet their legal obligations.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Environmental Health or Private Sector Housing professional looking to step into a junior management role. You will lead and support a team of officers, take ownership of complex housing enforcement cases, and work on service improvement projects related to damp, mould and property condition.

The Role
·Support the delivery of private sector housing enforcement, with a focus on cases involving damp and mould, disrepair, and housing hazards
·Supervise and mentor enforcement officers across three sub-teams, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach
·Lead investigations into complex housing complaints, including HMOs, under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
·Develop and implement action plans, including informal advice, statutory notices, civil penalties, and works in default
·Support compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and wider energy efficiency initiatives
·Engage with landlords, tenants and partner agencies to resolve complaints and promote healthy housing standards
·Support policy implementation and contribute to service improvement projects, particularly around damp and mould response
·Attend court or tribunal proceedings to represent the council and give evidence when required
·Coordinate data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring across the team
·Support the development of staff through coaching, supervision, and training initiatives

Key Requirements
·Extensive experience in private sector housing enforcement, including damp and mould investigations
·Strong working knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and HMO Management Regulations
·Proven ability to supervise staff, allocate cases, and support professional development within a housing enforcement setting
·Experience preparing legal documentation, issuing statutory notices, and taking enforcement action
·Ability to work collaboratively across council departments and with external agencies
·Excellent communication and leadership skills
·Relevant professional qualification (e.g. EHORB registration, CIH Level 6) is desirable
·Experience using Uniform or similar case management systems is an advantage

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Job title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Senior Town Planner/Associate to join a well-established team within the rural/development sector in the Birmingham/Warwickshire region.

The Planning team are delighted to be supporting an independent property and development consultancy who have four offices all across the UK supporting land owners, commercial institutions and charities on a wide range of projects across commercial, residential and rural schemes.

I'm looking to speak with candidates who are in a Senior Town Planner post at the moment within local government, private sector or client side who are a member of the RTPI or working towards.

On offer for the right candidate is a competitive salary, a very flexible working arrangement.

If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and email your CV to (url removed)

Job title: Town Planner/Senior Planner

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Flexible

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Town Planner/Senior Town Planner to join a well-known practice in Cardiff where my client is looking to fill the position immediately due to busy workload.

With 9 Planners in the team you will be working on a wide range of projects from residential, strategic land and commercial projects working all around the South East.

We are looking for candidates to have the following:-

• MSc within Town Planning
• LPA or Private Sector experience
• Chartered RTPI professional or working towards
• Good communication and written skills
• Ideally Full UK Driving License

On offer for the right candidate is an excellent salary and overall benefits package.

If you are interested in this role then please contact Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your CV over to (url removed)

We are working with a local authority to appoint an interim Private Sector Housing Team Leader to support enforcement and housing condition improvement work across the borough, with a particular focus on damp and mould. This is a key leadership role within the Private Sector Housing team, aimed at improving living conditions and ensuring landlords meet their legal obligations.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Environmental Health or Private Sector Housing professional looking to step into a junior management role. You will lead and support a team of officers, take ownership of complex housing enforcement cases, and work on service improvement projects related to damp, mould and property condition.

The Role
·Support the delivery of private sector housing enforcement, with a focus on cases involving damp and mould, disrepair, and housing hazards
·Supervise and mentor enforcement officers across three sub-teams, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach
·Lead investigations into complex housing complaints, including HMOs, under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
·Develop and implement action plans, including informal advice, statutory notices, civil penalties, and works in default
·Support compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and wider energy efficiency initiatives
·Engage with landlords, tenants and partner agencies to resolve complaints and promote healthy housing standards
·Support policy implementation and contribute to service improvement projects, particularly around damp and mould response
·Attend court or tribunal proceedings to represent the council and give evidence when required
·Coordinate data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring across the team
·Support the development of staff through coaching, supervision, and training initiatives

Key Requirements
·Extensive experience in private sector housing enforcement, including damp and mould investigations
·Strong working knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and HMO Management Regulations
·Proven ability to supervise staff, allocate cases, and support professional development within a housing enforcement setting
·Experience preparing legal documentation, issuing statutory notices, and taking enforcement action
·Ability to work collaboratively across council departments and with external agencies
·Excellent communication and leadership skills
·Relevant professional qualification (e.g. EHORB registration, CIH Level 6) is desirable
·Experience using Uniform or similar case management systems is an advantage

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.