Private Sector Housing Officer, West Sussex

50-55 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 Sussex-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join its busy and supportive Housing Enforcement 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 enforcement, housing standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property investigations
• Managing private rented sector complaints and housing disrepair cases
• Serving statutory notices under the Housing Act 2004
• Investigating rogue landlords and non-compliant HMOs
• Undertaking HMO licensing inspections and enforcement activity
• Preparing prosecution and civil penalty case files
• Liaising with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and external agencies
• Supporting wider Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement functions

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

• Recent experience working within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Renters' Rights Act and its implications for private sector housing enforcement, landlord compliance, and tenant protections would be highly beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of Housing Act legislation, HHSRS, and enforcement procedures
• Experience dealing with HMO licensing, housing enforcement, and compliance
• Ability to independently manage a busy caseload
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Availability to start at short notice preferred

• Job Title: Private Sector Housing Officer
• Location: Sussex
• Rate: 50-55 per hour
• Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available

If you're searching for a Private Sector Housing role with a varied caseload, this would be a great opportunity for you.

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