Job Description

Private Sector Housing Officer

Hertfordshire Local Authority

£50-£55 per hour

Initial 6-Month Contract

Hybrid Working

A Hertfordshire-based Local Authority is looking for an experienced private sector housing professional to join the team on an initial 6-month contract.

This role offers £50-55 per hour, hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to manage a varied caseload across private sector housing matters.

The council is seeking someone with strong experience within private sector housing, particularly around enforcement activity and housing standards. Experience dealing with unlawful eviction cases would be highly desirable.

Key duties will include:

Investigating and responding to private sector housing complaints

* Carrying out HHSRS assessments, HMO inspections, and property visits

* Taking enforcement action in line with current housing legislation

* Preparing and serving statutory and legal notices

* Managing civil penalty cases and supporting enforcement outcomes

* Attending tribunals and representing the service where required

* Managing regulatory cases through to resolution and ensuring compliance standards are met

* Undertaking statutory nuisance investigationsThis is a great opportunity for an officer who is confident managing a broad private sector housing caseload and is comfortable working within a busy local authority environment.Top of Form

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