Private Sector Housing Project Officers x2
Posted 3 days ago by London Borough of Redbridge
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Two Project Officer positions are available within the Private Sector Housing Team in Redbridge, London, on a fixed-term contract until March 31, 2028. The roles focus on delivering projects related to property licensing and housing enforcement, as well as supporting initiatives linked to the Renters’ Rights Act. Successful candidates will contribute to improving housing standards and regulatory outcomes for the community. The positions require a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support projects within property licensing and housing enforcement.
- Implement new duties related to the Renters’ Rights Act.
- Strengthen compliance activities for landlords and tenants.
- Ensure community partners are informed of rights and responsibilities under evolving regulations.
- Contribute to improving housing standards and driving positive change for residents.
Key Skills:
- Experience in project management within housing or related fields.
- Knowledge of property licensing and housing enforcement regulations.
- Understanding of the Renters’ Rights Act and compliance activities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in employment practices.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Ilford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2028
Location: Lynton House, Ilford, IG1 1NY
Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.
Two exciting opportunities have arisen for Project Officers to join our Private Sector Housing Team. These roles will play a pivotal part in delivering a wide range of projects and programmes that support the service’s strategic priorities. The successful postholders will lead and support projects within property licensing, and housing enforcement. In addition, you will play a vital role in supporting projects linked to the Renters’ Rights Act, helping the service implement new duties, strengthen compliance activities, and ensure landlords, tenants, and community partners are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities under the evolving regulatory landscape. These posts offer an excellent opportunity to contribute to improving housing standards, strengthening regulatory outcomes, and driving positive change for residents across the borough
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification. All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.