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Private Sector Housing Officer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 55 - 55 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Surrey

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Private Sector Housing Officer

Surrey Local Authority

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 remoteThis 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 requiredThis 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 stakeholdersIf you're interested in discussing this opportunity further, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

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