Private Sector Housing Officer

Private Sector Housing Officer (Enforcement)

Surrey Local Authority
-4550 per hour

Initial 3-Month Contract (Very High Chance of Extension)

Hybrid Working

We''re partnering with a Surrey-based Local Authority that is significantly strengthening its Private Sector Housing and Enforcement team as demand across the service continues to grow.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy, high-performing team dealing with complex and meaningful enforcement work across the borough.

The Role

You''ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, with a particular focus on enforcement, compliance, and driving up housing standards.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking HHSRS inspections and property investigations
• Managing complex housing complaints and disrepair cases
• Taking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004
• Serving Improvement Notices and Prohibition Orders
• Investigating rogue landlord activity and non-compliant HMOs
• Supporting HMO licensing and compliance activity
• Preparing prosecution files and Civil Penalty cases where required
• Liaising with legal teams, landlords, tenants, and external agencies
• Supporting the council through upcoming Renters Reform changes

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• -4550 per hour
• Initial 3-month contract with a very high chance of extension
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Interesting and complex enforcement caseloads
• Well-supported and experienced management team
• Opportunity to work within a proactive and ambitious local authority

About You

The council is looking for an officer who can confidently manage their own workload and hit the ground running from day one.

You will ideally have:

• Recent Local Authority Private Sector Housing experience
• Strong knowledge of HHSRS and Housing Act legislation
• Experience undertaking formal enforcement action
• HMO licensing and compliance experience
• Ability to manage complex cases independently
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing professional looking for a well-paid role with flexibility, autonomy, and strong long-term prospects within a highly regarded Surrey authority.

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