Principal Private Sector Housing Officer

Principal Private Sector Housing OfficerLondon 50- 55 per hour6-month rolling contractPark Avenue Recruitment are working with a London Local Authority who are looking for an experienced Principal Private Sector Housing Officer to join their Private Sector Housing and Enforcement team on a 6-month rolling contract.This is a hands-on enforcement role, suited to an experienced officer who is confident managing complex Private Sector Housing cases independently from the initial inspection right through to resolution.You will be working across housing conditions, HMOs, property licensing and enforcement, dealing with both reactive complaints and proactive investigations into non-compliant and unlicensed properties.The role will include:Carrying out thorough HHSRS and HMO inspections across privately rented propertiesInvestigating complaints relating to disrepair, overcrowding, damp and mould and poor housing conditionsInvestigating unlicensed properties, HMOs and licensing breachesManaging complex enforcement cases independently from inspection through to resolutionAssessing the most appropriate informal or formal enforcement routePreparing and serving statutory notices and enforcement documentationTaking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislationGathering evidence and maintaining accurate, comprehensive case filesManaging a demanding caseload of approximately 50 live cases, with around 10-15 new cases per monthCommunicating confidently with ..... full job details .....