Full time Temporary

Private Sector Housing Officer

Pertemps Harrow Council

Harrow, HA1 3LS

£41.24 per hour

Posted: 08 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 08 October 2026

Ref: 60845647

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About the Role

The Private Sector Housing Officer position with Pertemps, based in Harrow, involves hybrid working and a full-time, temporary schedule. The hourly rate is £41.24. This role centres on inspecting privately rented homes to ensure they meet legal standards. The post holder investigates resident complaints concerning disrepair, overcrowding, and other statutory breaches. Working for the London Borough of Harrow, the officer will enforce housing legislation and take appropriate action where conditions are substandard. The position requires a proactive individual with sound knowledge of relevant regulations. Duties also include supporting residents to secure safe, suitable accommodation. This contract offers a chance to apply professional expertise within a local authority setting, directly influencing property conditions and tenant wellbeing across the borough.

Job Title: Private Sector Housing Officer
Location: Hybrid working, London Borough of Harrow
Payrate: £41.24 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Opportunity
Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next contract opportunity? The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive housing professional to join their team and help improve housing standards across the borough.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic local authority environment, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and supporting residents in accessing safe and suitable accommodation.
Key Responsibilities:

Carry out inspections of privately rented residential properties.
Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding, and statutory nuisances.
Enforce housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and associated regulations.
Assess and identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Prepare and serve statutory notices and undertake enforcement action where required.
Work with landlords, tenants, managing agents, and other stakeholders to improve housing standards.
Provide advice and guidance regarding private sector housing legislation and best practice.
Maintain accurate records and prepare evidence for legal proceedings where necessary.

Essential Requirements:

Experience working within a Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health team.
Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS.
Experience undertaking property inspections and enforcement activities.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise workload effectively.
Competent in producing reports, notices, and case records.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

About us:
For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees.
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

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