Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer
North London | Contract
Rate: £60 per hour (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Initial Contract Length: 3 months
Extension Potential: Subject to requirements
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Role Summary
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer to join a busy local authority team in North London on an initial 3-month contract.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving housing standards across the private rented sector, investigating complaints, identifying housing hazards and ensuring landlords comply with relevant housing legislation.
What You Will Do as a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer
- Carry out inspections of privately rented properties to identify housing hazards, poor property conditions and potential breaches of legislation.
- Investigate complaints relating to housing disrepair, pest infestations, drainage, nuisance and other housing-related public health concerns.
- Assess housing risks and hazards using appropriate investigative techniques, determining the necessary remedial action and urgency of enforcement.
- Undertake enforcement action against non-compliant landlords, ensuring the appropriate legislation and procedures are followed.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, stakeholders and other council services on housing standards, licensing requirements and compliance.
What You Will Need as a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer
- Previous experience working in Private Sector Housing Enforcement, Housing Standards or a similar local authority enforcement role.
- Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation, property licensing requirements and housing enforcement procedures.
- Experience conducting property inspections, identifying housing hazards and investigating housing-related complaints.
- Ability to gather accurate evidence, assess risks and determine appropriate enforcement or remedial action.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide clear advice to landlords, tenants and colleagues.
What's on Offer
- £60 per hour (Umbrella) - competitive contract rate.
- Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension, subject to service requirements.
- 36 hours per week, working within a local authority housing enforcement team in North London.
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