Housing Enforcement Officer
Location: Hackney, East London (E8)
Contract: 3 months (initial contract)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in the office
Pay: £22.24-£27.05 per hour PAYE
Umbrella: £29.97-£36.45 per hour
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy local authority Housing team on an initial 3-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a housing or environmental health professional with strong private sector housing enforcement experience to make a real difference to residents' lives by improving housing conditions, tackling poor property management and ensuring landlords meet their legal obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake property inspections and investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions within the private rented sector.
- Carry out Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments and identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards.
- Investigate breaches of housing legislation and take appropriate enforcement action.
- Prepare and serve statutory notices, including Improvement Notices and Prohibition Orders.
- Investigate and enforce HMO, selective and additional property licensing requirements.
- Monitor landlord and managing agent compliance with statutory obligations and licensing conditions.
- Prepare enforcement reports, evidence and documentation for civil penalties, prosecutions and tribunal proceedings.
- Investigate cases under the Housing Act 2004, Housing and Planning Act 2016 and relevant provisions of the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
- Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants and other stakeholders.
- Support the administration of Disabled Facilities Grants and minor adaptations where required.
Essential Experience and Skills
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
- Previous experience within Private Sector Housing, Housing Enforcement or Environmental Health.
- Practical experience undertaking property inspections and HHSRS assessments.
- Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and relevant housing legislation.
- Experience investigating housing complaints and dealing with non-compliant landlords.
- Experience preparing or serving statutory enforcement notices.
- Knowledge of HMO licensing and private rented sector regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently.
Qualifications: A degree or diploma in Environmental Health, or an equivalent housing-related qualification, together with recognised HHSRS assessor training.
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Initial 3-month contract.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work within a London local authority.
- Meaningful work improving housing standards and protecting private sector tenants.
Housing Enforcement Officer employer: Solos Consultants Ltd
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