Interim Private Sector Housing Officer

We''re working with a Hampshire-based Local Authority that is investing heavily in improving housing standards across its private rented sector and is looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to help tackle a growing workload of complex enforcement cases.This isn''t a role where you''ll simply be completing routine inspections. The team is dealing with a varied caseload including Category 1 hazards, damp and mould complaints, disrepair investigations, HMOs and vulnerable residents who require a proactive approach.You''ll be joining a well-established team with strong management support, and the flexibility to manage your diary effectively.What you''ll be doing:Managing your own caseload of private sector housing enforcement casesUndertaking HHSRS inspections across the districtInvestigating complaints relating to disrepair, excess cold, damp and mould and overcrowdingWorking directly with landlords and letting agents to secure improvementsPreparing and serving statutory notices where informal resolution isn''t appropriateSupporting wider projects focused on improving standards in the private rented sectorWhy contractors like this authority:Hybrid working with site visits planned around your scheduleSensible caseload allocationSupportive management team who understand contract staffStrong likelihood of extension beyond the initial termInteresting mix of urban and rural housing issuesWhat we''re looking for:Previous Local Authority Private Sector Housing ..... full job details .....