Private Sector Housing Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60 / hour
CATEGORY
Real Estate & Property
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SKILLS

Housing legislation Enforcement procedures HHSRS inspections HMO inspection Community Protection Notices (CPNs) Case management Independent working Rogue landlord enforcement

FULL DESCRIPTION

Private Sector Housing Officer

Location: London (Hybrid) | Rate: £55 - £60 per hour | Type: Contract

About the Role

A London Borough Council is looking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer on an interim basis for an immediate start. This role sits within a busy Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement team, where you'll be expected to hit the ground running managing a varied caseload across the private rented sector.

The successful Private Sector Housing Officer will have strong enforcement experience, specifically around issuing Community Protection Notices (CPN's), dealing with rogue landlords, and taking formal enforcement action where required. The role will also involve carrying out HHSRS inspections, investigating housing complaints, and undertaking HMO inspection and licensing work.

Requirements

  • Recent local authority experience as a Private Sector Housing Officer
  • Strong knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement procedures
  • Experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and HMO enforcement work
  • Experience issuing CPN's and managing complex enforcement cases
  • Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
  • Availability to start immediately or at short notice

About the Company

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