Interim Private Sector Housing Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Park Avenue Recruitment
£55 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Kent
Summary: The role of Interim Private Sector Housing Officer involves managing a busy caseload within a Kent-based Local Authority, focusing on enforcement cases in the private housing sector. The position requires fieldwork, property inspections, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with housing legislation. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a similar role and the ability to work independently. This opportunity is suited for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and seek to make a significant impact in the private rented sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a varied caseload across private sector housing
- Responding to service requests and carrying out property inspections
- Using HHSRS to assess hazards and determine appropriate action
- Progressing enforcement action where required, including notices and penalties
- Supporting HMO licensing and compliance activity
- Liaising with landlords, tenants, and internal teams to drive resolutions
Key Skills:
- Recent experience within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Solid understanding of current housing legislation and enforcement processes
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Salary (Rate): £55/hour
City: Kent
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We're supporting a Kent-based Local Authority in securing an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to step into a busy caseload and hit the ground running.
If you're confident managing enforcement cases and enjoy being out in the field, this one will suit you.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing a varied caseload across private sector housing
- Responding to service requests and carrying out property inspections
- Using HHSRS to assess hazards and determine appropriate action
- Progressing enforcement action where required, including notices and penalties
- Supporting HMO licensing and compliance activity
- Liaising with landlords, tenants, and internal teams to drive resolutions
What they're looking for:
- Recent experience within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Solid understanding of current housing legislation and enforcement processes
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
This is a great opportunity for someone who likes autonomy, variety, and making a tangible difference within the private rented sector. Our client is looking to shortlist applications and interview next week.
Interested? Drop me a message for more details!
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