41 private sector housing officer jobs found

We're recruiting an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a proactive enforcement team focused on improving housing standards across the private rented sector. This is a frontline regulatory role responsible for investigating housing conditions, enforcing private sector housing legislation and ensuring residential properties meet statutory requirements. The successful candidate will carry out inspections, take enforcement action where necessary and provide advice and education to landlords, tenants and businesses. This role combines office-based work with extensive site visits across the borough and requires a confident officer who can operate in challenging enforcement environments. The Role ·Carry out inspections of private sector housing to ensure compliance with housing legislation and licensing requirements. ·Investigate complaints relating to housing disrepair, property standards and residential licensing. ·Undertake enforcement action including the...

Role: Private Sector Housing Officer * Rate: £48 * Start date: ASAP * Working pattern: 2 days on site * 37hrs One of my local authority clients in the Hertfordshire region are currently on the search for a Senior Private Sector Housing Officer. Role Duties: * Investigation of complaints regarding housing in line with council policies and procedures, using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Where appropriate, to initiate and follow through formal enforcement action under Housing Act 2004. * Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) including investigation and enforcement of unlicensed HMOs. * Investigating unlicensed HMO's carrying out rogue landlord work You will be required on site 2 days per week with the remaining 3 days working from home. Feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed) or email me. If this role is not suitable for you, feel free to refer someone. Kind Regards, Sakaar Lama

Role: Private Sector Housing Officer - London Borough of Harrow Location: Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT Pay: £26.12 - £29.65 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Full time, temporary assignment Start: ASAP About the Role: London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join its busy Private Sector Housing team. You'll play a key role in improving housing standards across the borough, ensuring residents live in safe, healthy, and well managed homes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge of housing legislation and a passion for protecting tenants' rights. Key Responsibilities: Carry out inspections of privately rented properties using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Identify hazards, assess risks, and determine the most appropriate enforcement action. Manage and enforce HMO licensing, selective licensing, and additional licensing schemes. Investigate complaints relating to disrepair,...

Private Sector Housing Officer - London Borough £50-£60 per hour | 6-Month Contract | Hybrid Working (2/3 Days On Site) We're working with a London Borough seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a proactive and well-structured service where your enforcement expertise will make an immediate impact. The Role You will manage a busy and varied caseload, with a strong focus on enforcement activity, including: Investigating housing complaints and carrying out inspections Enforcing under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation Processing and enforcing HMO Licensing applications Issuing Civil Penalties and drafting statutory notices Preparing detailed case files for tribunal and court proceedings Advising landlords and tenants on legislative complianceAbout You To be successful in this role, you will need: Strong experience in enforcement within Private Sector Housing Proven...

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer to join a proactive Private Sector Housing team focused on improving standards across the private rented sector and ensuring landlords comply with housing legislation. This is an enforcement-focused role where you will investigate poor housing conditions, carry out HHSRS inspections and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting tenants, tackling rogue landlords and improving the quality of privately rented accommodation across the borough. The Role ·Carry out inspections of private rented properties including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). ·Undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections to identify hazards and assess risks. ·Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding and housing-related nuisance. ·Draft schedules of works and serve statutory notices to ensure compliance with...

Warwickshire Local Authority | Housing Options Officer Hybrid Position We're supporting a Warwickshire Local Authority who are looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer to help slot in to a particularly busy period within their team. The team covers a mix of rural villages and market towns, so the cases are varied and often complex, with a big focus on early prevention and sustainable outcomes. This is a hybrid position with just 2 days a week onsite, paying £28-£30 per hour depending on experience. What the role involves You'll be joining a well‑established Housing Solutions team that takes a hands‑on, people‑first approach. Your work will directly support residents who are at risk of homelessness across the county. Expect to be: Speaking with residents face‑to‑face and over the phone to complete homelessness assessments and triage Making clear, confident Section 184 decisions in line with current legislation Putting together realistic, tailored PHPs that reflect...

4Recruitment Services are seeking to recruit a Homeless & Housing Solutions Advisor for our client based in Redditch & Bromsgrove.    The post holder will be required to attend the offices only 2 days per week.    Purpose of the role: Provide a professional and compliant, customer facing Homelessness and Housing Solutions Advice Service firmly focussed on the prevention and relief of homelessness Support all officers, systems, and processes in operating the Homelessness and Housing Solutions and Voids, Allocations & Lettings teams To be responsible and accountable for the Local Authorities operations in accordance with its legal obligations to provide professional housing and homelessness advice services in accordance with: Part VI & VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended); Homelessness Reduction Act 2017; Welfare Reform, Safeguarding and the Children’s Act. Support the strategic and operational managers in delivering the vision, strategies and initiatives for the...

Adecco is recruiting for three experienced and motivated Temporary Accommodation Officers to support a busy Housing & Regeneration service within a South West London local authority. This is a vital frontline position working directly with households impacted by homelessness, ensuring they are placed in safe, suitable accommodation while supporting long‑term housing solutions. If you thrive in a fast‑paced service, enjoy meaningful work, and want a role where your decisions have a direct and positive impact on people's lives, this could be the perfect opportunity. Temporary Accommodation Officer - 3 positions available! Public Sector - Local Authority Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extension Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week £25.16 per hour PAYE / £32.88 per hour Umbrella ASAP Start *Please be aware that, owing to the operational demands of the role, this post is entirely on‑site with no option for home working.* About the Role In this crucial post,...

Are you commercially minded, relationship-driven, and passionate about tackling homelessness? Join the Housing Supply Team and play a key role in securing high-quality accommodation for residents in need. As a Housing Supply Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of increasing the supply of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) housing to meet demand and ensure compliance with local policies and procedures. Your work will directly support the Council in fulfilling its statutory homelessness duties while delivering sustainable, practical housing solutions. Housing Supply Officer - What You’ll Be Doing Working proactively with the market to increase the supply of TA and PRS accommodation. Securing Private Rented Sector properties on commercially sustainable terms for use by Enfield households. Procuring Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties for temporary use. Converting existing leases onto new leasing schemes and managing...

Renters Rights Act Project Officer – Rugby Borough Council – CV21 2RR 6 Months Contract 37 Hours Per Week I am currently representing Rugby Borough Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience. We are looking for Renters Rights Act Project Officer based at Town Hall, Evreux Way, Warwickshire, CV21 2RR On site-based role. To lead and support the mobilisation and implementation of the Council’s new statutory duties under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 by designing and establishing robust systems, processes, governance, and data arrangements for Private Rented Sector (PRS) regulation The postholder will act as the key coordinating officer for year-one regulatory readiness, ensuring that enforcement workflows, investigatory powers, data capture and inter-service interfaces are in place before full operational...

Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Interim Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer Pay Rate £300 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 3 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING-Office based 3 days a week from Dockside,Newham Description Key Requirements: Strong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households. Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs. Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways. Ability to actively source and progress Private Rented Sector (PRS) options as part of planned move-on from TA. Experience supporting resettlement and PRS move-on, including working with households to overcome barriers and engaging with landlords and agents. Comfortable working to weekly targets,...

We are currently seeking a Renters' Rights Act Projects Officer to join a Local Authority in Warwickshire. This on-site, fixed-term role will lead the Council's preparation for its new statutory duties under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. You will be responsible for designing and implementing the systems, governance arrangements, enforcement workflows and data processes required to regulate the Private Rented Sector effectively. Acting as the key coordinating officer, you will ensure investigatory powers, case management procedures and cross-service working arrangements are in place ahead of full operational delivery. Working across teams, you will translate legislative requirements into practical processes, ensuring the Council is fully prepared to meet its new responsibilities. We are looking for someone with experience in housing regulation, compliance, environmental health or project delivery within a local authority or regulatory environment. Strong organisational skills...

Senior Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer - Newham Council (via Adecco) Adecco are recruiting for a Senior Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer to join Newham Council. Type: Temporary Pay: £325 per day Umbrella Location: Newham Dockside Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday Working arrangements: Hybrid, 3 days per week office based Role Overview Interim Senior Temporary Accommodation (TA) Housing Officer role focused on managing high-cost and complex cases, supporting move-on activity, and driving cost reduction within Temporary Accommodation services. Key Requirements Strong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households. Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs. Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways. Experience...

Lancashire Local Authority | Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week Onsite A Lancashire-based Local Authority is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Options Officer to support its Housing Solutions service during a high-demand period. This is a part-time opportunity, requiring onsite presence two days per week. You'll play a key role in delivering front line homelessness services, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities while driving positive, sustainable housing outcomes for residents. The Role Carry out homelessness assessments, triage enquiries, and detailed interviews in accordance with current legislation Make legally robust Section 184 decisions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Create, implement, and review Personalised Housing Plans with clear, outcome-focused actions Explore and secure private rented sector options, negotiating effectively with landlords and agents Work collaboratively with internal teams including Temporary Accommodation,...

Private Sector Housing Environmental Health Officer £40 per hour 37 hours per week | Welwyn Hatfield based - Hybrid (2–3 days in office) Initial contract | ASAP start We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Environmental Health Officer to join their Resident Services and Climate Change team on an interim basis. This role requires a confident and proactive officer who can manage a varied caseload within a busy Private Sector Housing Team. You will be responsible for investigating complaints, carrying out HHSRS inspections and enforcement, undertaking HMO licensing inspections, and supporting complex and high-risk cases. Key Responsibilities: Conduct HHSRS inspections and take appropriate enforcement action Undertake proactive and reactive HMO licensing inspections Enforce housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Housing and Planning Act 2016, and related regulations Serve legal notices, carry out works in default,...

CTSC - Admin Officer Brook Street have a great temporary opportunity to work with CTSC in Newport for a 6-month period. Please see below details and apply direct if you feel you have the necessary transferable skills and interested in this position. Start date - Mid March Length of assignment - 6 months Pay - £12.36 per hour for the first 12 weeks increasing to £13.25 there after Basic DBS check will be carried out About CTSC: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. CTSCs provide telephone, assisted digital, case progression and court hearing support. They deliver a consistent national service which enables cases to move through to conclusion smoothly. Our roles support our court users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We're looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a...

Temporary School Administrator - *Northumberland* Office Angels are delighted to support a fantastic school in Northumberland in their search for an experienced Administrator. If you have strong organisational skills and are committed to making a positive impact in education, we'd love to hear from you! This role is ideal for a motivated individual who excels in communication, multitasking, and providing outstanding service. You will help ensure the smooth and effective running of the school office, supporting staff, pupils, and families in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Location: Northumberland Contract: Temporary ongoing Salary: £13.50 - £14 per hour Hours: full time, term time only. Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities Provide a warm, professional, and efficient reception and first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff. Manage phone calls, emails, and general enquiries effectively. Support day-to-day administrative functions of the school office....

Job Title: Senior Campaign Executive (Global) Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, Fixed Term 12 months and hybrid working (3 days in office but subject to operational needs) Salary: £45,000 per annum (subject to experience) About the role Join NP Aerospace at a time of real global momentum. We are growing fast across key markets, especially North America, and within our military vehicles business, and we are looking for a Senior Campaign Executive (Global) to help us tell our story, support business winning activity, and strengthen our brand worldwide. This is a hands on B2B marketing role where you will design and launch multi-channel campaigns across digital, events, PR and stakeholder engagement. You will create and refresh brand and campaign content and collateral, support web and case study development, and work closely with corporate and Business Development teams in the UK, US and Canada to support pursuits,...

Investment Surveyor – Central London Council £550 – £710 Umbrella LTD 37 hours per week Initial 6-month contract Overview of the role A Central London Local Authority is currently recruiting for two experienced Investment Surveyors to join their Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Team within the Housing Directorate. The team is responsible for securing residential accommodation from the private sector for use as temporary housing. This role will focus on sourcing suitable properties, negotiating acquisition or lease agreements, and managing the due diligence process to support the council’s housing objectives. The position operates on a hybrid basis, with a mixture of office/home working and site inspections across London. Responsibilities Acquisition and leasing of private sector residential properties, including individual units and larger residential blocks Sourcing suitable accommodation stock in the private sector market Negotiating acquisition and lease terms...

Investment Surveyors (x2) – Westminster City Council Location: Hybrid (Office/Home Working + Site Inspections) Contract Length: Initial 6 Months (with potential extension) Rate: £550/day (Umbrella) Westminster City Council is seeking two experienced Investment Surveyors to support the Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Team within the Housing Directorate. This team plays a crucial role in securing suitable residential accommodation for use as temporary housing across the borough. About the Role As an Investment Surveyor, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing residential properties — from single units to entire blocks — that meet the council’s accommodation requirements. Key Responsibilities * Acquisition and leasing of private sector residential properties * Sourcing suitable accommodation stock across Westminster * Negotiating purchase and lease terms with landlords and agents * Overseeing pre‑purchase due diligence * Preparing...