At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate housing conditions and improve standards for residents in Hammersmith & Fulham.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to enhancing community living.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on transforming the private rented sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by ensuring safe and quality homes.
- Qualifications: Formal qualification in Environmental Health, Building Surveying, or similar field required.
Salary range: £43,308 - £54,360 per annum
Work location: Hammersmith & Fulham Civic Campus, 1 Unity Square, Hammersmith, London W6 9JU
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Basic DBS Check
Closing date: 29 June 2026
Interview date: 8 July 2026
Contact details for informal discussion: Gary Vickers, PRS Manager. Response via email on GARY.VICKERS@LBHF.GOV.UK
About The Role
At Hammersmith & Fulham, we are ambitious in reforming the council to ensure this is a place for everybody. Within the Housing & Neighbourhoods department, we aim to be efficient in everything that we do. We are committed to improving housing standards and ensuring residents have access to safe, secure and high-quality homes. Our offer as an employer includes a supportive, inclusive working environment with opportunities for development and progression. This is an exciting time to join us as we reshape the regulation of our private rented sector. With over 30,000 private rented homes in the borough and rising expectations following major legislative reform, the Private Sector Housing Service is undergoing a major transformation to become more proactive, tenant-focused and intelligence-driven, supported by expanded staffing and service redesign.
As part of an expanded, dynamic and high-performing team, you will play a critical role in investigating housing conditions, taking enforcement action, and working with landlords and residents to improve outcomes across the borough.
Role Duties
- Investigation of complaints of poor housing conditions
- Unlicensed properties
- Property inspections
- Undertaking enforcement action as necessary
High standards of customer care and communication, together with an emphasis on effective collaboration, are required.
Role Specific Qualifications
A formal qualification in Environmental Health, Building Surveying, Construction, or a similar field.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Access to a comprehensive total reward package. Flexible working is available for all staff.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to promoting equal opportunities and ensuring equitable access to jobs for all. We do not apply any unnecessary conditions or requirements that would have a disproportionately adverse effect on any group. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All employees, workers and volunteers share this commitment, and our recruitment and selection practices reflect this principle.
Private Sector Housing Standards Officer LBHF624260 employer: Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Hammersmith Town Hall where you can make a real impact on public health and community wellbeing. With a strong commitment to employee development, diversity, and collaboration, we provide opportunities for professional growth while fostering a culture that values innovative solutions to health inequalities. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of our residents and be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a difference.
Contact Details:
Hammersmith & Fulham Council Recruitment Team
