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 remote

This 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 required

This 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 stakeholders

If 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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