Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

North London | Contract

Rate: £60 per hour (Umbrella)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Initial Contract Length: 3 months

Extension Potential: Subject to requirements

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Role Summary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer to join a busy local authority team in North London on an initial 3-month contract.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving housing standards across the private rented sector, investigating complaints, identifying housing hazards and ensuring landlords comply with relevant housing legislation.

What You Will Do as a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

• Carry out inspections of privately rented properties to identify housing hazards, poor property conditions and potential breaches of legislation.
• Investigate complaints relating to housing disrepair, pest infestations, drainage, nuisance and other housing-related public health concerns.
• Assess housing risks and hazards using appropriate investigative techniques, determining the necessary remedial action and urgency of enforcement.
• Undertake enforcement action against non-compliant landlords, ensuring the appropriate legislation and procedures are followed.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, stakeholders and other council services on housing standards, licensing requirements and compliance.

What You Will Need as a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

• Previous experience working in Private Sector Housing Enforcement, Housing Standards or a similar local authority enforcement role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation, property licensing requirements and housing enforcement procedures.
• Experience conducting property inspections, identifying housing hazards and investigating housing-related complaints.
• Ability to gather accurate evidence, assess risks and determine appropriate enforcement or remedial action.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide clear advice to landlords, tenants and colleagues.

What's on Offer

• £60 per hour (Umbrella) - competitive contract rate.
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension, subject to service requirements.
• 36 hours per week, working within a local authority housing enforcement team in North London.

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