Private Sector Housing Officer

Private Sector Housing Officer

A Local Authority in Surrey is looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their busy and supportive team.

Contract Details:

• 3-month initial contract (with potential for extension)
• £55 per hour (Inside IR35)
• 2 days per week in the office, with the remainder remote

This is a solid opportunity to join a well-established team managing a varied private sector caseload, with a strong focus on enforcement and improving housing standards.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a diverse workload across the private rented sector, with duties including:

• Carrying out property inspections across the borough
• Investigating housing disrepair, hazards, and tenant complaints
• Assessing properties using HHSRS
• Undertaking enforcement action in line with the Housing Act 2004
• Drafting and serving statutory notices
• Issuing Civil Penalties and progressing enforcement cases
• Handling HMO inspections and supporting licensing compliance
• Liaising with landlords, tenants, and internal stakeholders
• Preparing case files and supporting legal proceedings where required

This role would suit a Private Sector Housing Officer confident managing inspections, complaints, and enforcement cases within a Local Authority setting.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• Proven experience working as a Private Sector Housing Officer or within Housing Enforcement
• Strong knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS
• Experience issuing notices, civil penalties, or taking enforcement action
• Ability to manage your own caseload effectively
• Strong communication skills when dealing with landlords, tenants, and stakeholders

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity further, please send your CV to [contact hidden] or call [contact hidden] for a confidential conversation.