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Purpose of the Role:
One of my local goverment clients is seeking a dedicated Private Sector Housing Officer to improve living conditions within the borough’s private residential sector. The role involves assessing housing conditions, processing grant applications for adaptations, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation to safeguard residents’ wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Deliver a high-quality service focused on improving housing conditions and management standards in the private rented sector.

• Assess and process applications for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and Minor Adaptations Grants, monitoring works to help disabled residents live independently.

• Inspect private sector homes and evaluate management standards, processing property licensing applications.

• Undertake enforcement action where necessary regarding housing conditions, licensing, and management non-compliance.

• Investigate service requests and carry out programmed inspections under the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and other relevant legislation.

• Use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to assess housing conditions and draft enforcement notices, schedules of work, and orders in line with the Council’s scheme of delegation.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience working within private sector housing enforcement or regulation.

• Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and Environmental Protection Act 1990.

• Competent in conducting property inspections and assessing housing health and safety risks using HHSRS.

• Proven ability to take enforcement action, draft notices, and manage compliance cases.

• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with tenants, landlords, and contractors.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a local authority setting.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

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.

One of my local goverment clientsis seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract to support our Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Home Adaptations service.

This role involves inspection, assessment, and enforcement of housing standards under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation within the private rented sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring housing conditions comply with statutory requirements, processing property licensing applications, and taking enforcement action where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of private rented properties, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

• Assess housing conditions and draft notices, schedules of works, and enforcement orders.

• Process and assess property licensing applications in compliance with Council schemes.

• Undertake enforcement actions including issuing financial penalties, preparing prosecution cases, and attending court hearings.

• Correspond and engage with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance.

• Prepare detailed reports and briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working with Housing Act 2004 enforcement, property licensing, and private sector housing standards.

• Strong knowledge of HHSRS and other relevant housing legislation.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Experience handling enforcement proceedings, including tribunals and court appearances.

• Ability to manage caseloads independently with attention to detail.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

• Investigate the licensing status of premises and in licensed properties monitor and assess compliance with licensing conditions.
• Process applications for property licences, including inspection of housing conditions and assessment of management standards. Draft all appropriate documentation and make recommendations for approval or refusal of licenses.
• Prepare detailed reports or briefing documents containing detailed analysis of issues, proposals for implementation and recommendations for action.
• Carry out complex inspections, with a high level of competency, of a wide variety of licensable homes in the Private Rented Sector including Houses in Multiple Occupation.
• Correspond with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance with all relevant legislation.

• Broad experience of using environmental health and housing legislation to enforce and raise standards in private sector housing.
• Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of Housing and PSH legislation and practice
• Sound practical and theoretical knowledge sufficient to carry out the duties of Private Sector Housing Officer

Purpose of the Role:
One of my local goverment clients is seeking a dedicated Private Sector Housing Officer to improve living conditions within the borough’s private residential sector. The role involves assessing housing conditions, processing grant applications for adaptations, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation to safeguard residents’ wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Deliver a high-quality service focused on improving housing conditions and management standards in the private rented sector.

• Assess and process applications for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and Minor Adaptations Grants, monitoring works to help disabled residents live independently.

• Inspect private sector homes and evaluate management standards, processing property licensing applications.

• Undertake enforcement action where necessary regarding housing conditions, licensing, and management non-compliance.

• Investigate service requests and carry out programmed inspections under the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and other relevant legislation.

• Use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to assess housing conditions and draft enforcement notices, schedules of work, and orders in line with the Council’s scheme of delegation.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience working within private sector housing enforcement or regulation.

• Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and Environmental Protection Act 1990.

• Competent in conducting property inspections and assessing housing health and safety risks using HHSRS.

• Proven ability to take enforcement action, draft notices, and manage compliance cases.

• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with tenants, landlords, and contractors.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a local authority setting.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

One of my local goverment clientsis seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract to support our Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Home Adaptations service.

This role involves inspection, assessment, and enforcement of housing standards under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation within the private rented sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring housing conditions comply with statutory requirements, processing property licensing applications, and taking enforcement action where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of private rented properties, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

• Assess housing conditions and draft notices, schedules of works, and enforcement orders.

• Process and assess property licensing applications in compliance with Council schemes.

• Undertake enforcement actions including issuing financial penalties, preparing prosecution cases, and attending court hearings.

• Correspond and engage with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance.

• Prepare detailed reports and briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working with Housing Act 2004 enforcement, property licensing, and private sector housing standards.

• Strong knowledge of HHSRS and other relevant housing legislation.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Experience handling enforcement proceedings, including tribunals and court appearances.

• Ability to manage caseloads independently with attention to detail.

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd.

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.

To deliver a high-quality, responsive service that ensures the conditions and management of private sector housing meet legal and safety standards, and to support vulnerable residents through the assessment and delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and minor adaptations. This includes processing applications, inspecting housing conditions, taking enforcement action, and helping residents live independently in safe, accessible homes.

Carry out inspections of private rented homes to assess compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislation.

Investigate service requests and complaints regarding housing disrepair, overcrowding, and poor management practices.

Draft and serve enforcement notices under Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and other relevant legislation.

Process applications for property licences and ensure compliance with licensing conditions, particularly in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

Assess applications for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and Minor Adaptations Grants.

Monitor works to ensure adaptations are delivered in accordance with specifications and budgets.

Liaise with occupational therapists, contractors, and residents to coordinate and implement adaptation works.

Scrutinise tenders and schedules of work to ensure value for money and adherence to technical standards.

Investigate breaches of housing law and initiate appropriate enforcement actions, including Civil Penalty Notices, Rent Repayment Orders, and prosecutions.

Prepare legal documentation, witness statements, and attend tribunals or court as necessary.

Issue Simple Cautions and manage cases in line with PACE, RIPA, and local enforcement policies.

Maintain accurate records using council IT systems, responding to customer enquiries and correspondence in a timely manner.

Contribute to responses for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, member enquiries, and service reports.

Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to provide joined-up support to residents.

Undertake project work, service reviews, and process improvements as required.

Experience in private sector housing inspections and enforcement.

Familiarity with DFG processes, adaptations, or grant administration.

Competence in interpreting housing legislation and writing enforcement documents.

Experience engaging with private landlords, tenants, and vulnerable residents.

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Private Sector Housing Officer 

We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to support housing and adaptations services, ensuring homes meet safe and satisfactory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspections of private sector housing, assessing conditions and management standards

• Process applications for Disabled Facilities Grants and minor adaptations

• Provide advice, guidance, and enforcement where housing conditions fall below requirements

• Monitor adaptation works and licensing compliance within the private rented sector

• Prepare reports, documentation, and enforcement notices in line with relevant legislation

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Environmental Health or Housing (or equivalent experience)

• HHSRS assessor training desirable

• Strong knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement procedures

• Experience of inspections, licensing, or grants work within the private housing sector

• Excellent communication, organisational, and case management skills