Technical Officer - Private Sector Housing

Technical Officer - Private Sector HousingTemporary ContractJob DetailsClient: Central Bedfordshire CouncilService Area: Housing Services / Private Sector HousingHours: 37 hours per weekStart Date: 20 July 2026Duration: 52 weeksWorking PatternMonday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.Hybrid working.LocationMonks WalkChicksandsSheffordCentral BedfordshireSG17 5TQPayPAYE Rate: £43.07 per hourJob OverviewCentral Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced Technical Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer to support the Private Sector Housing Team.The role will focus on regulating and improving conditions in private sector homes across Central Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will use statutory powers to assess, investigate and resolve complaints relating to private sector housing standards, illegal evictions, harassment, public health matters and other housing-related issues.This role requires strong knowledge of construction, housing legislation and enforcement standards, along with experience managing complex and varied private sector housing casework.Important - Please Read CarefullyThis is a specialist Private Sector Housing / Environmental Health / Housing Standards role.Candidates must have experience using statutory powers to regulate private sector housing conditions and should understand relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Acts 1996 and 2004.Candidates without private sector housing, housing standards, enforcement, construction or housing legislation ..... full job details .....