Job Description

Technical Officer – Private Sector Housing

Location: Central Bedfordshire

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm | Hybrid Working

£43.07 per hour PAYE or £56.53 per hour Umbrella

We are seeking an experienced Technical Officer to join the Private Sector Housing. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in private sector housing, enforcement, and housing legislation to make a real difference to residents across the borough.

The Role

As a Technical Officer, you will play a key role in improving housing standards across the private rented sector. Working within the Private Sector Housing Team, you will use your technical expertise and statutory powers to investigate housing conditions, enforce legal standards where necessary, and support residents to live in safe, healthy homes. You will manage a varied caseload, working closely with landlords, tenants, partner agencies, and internal teams to deliver high-quality housing services.

Key Responsibilities

Regulate and improve standards within private sector housing using relevant statutory powers.

Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, disrepair, illegal eviction, harassment, and public health matters.

Take enforcement action where appropriate in line with the Council's Enforcement Policy.

Deliver Housing Assistance programmes, including Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and discretionary assistance schemes.

Carry out property inspections and provide expert technical advice to residents, landlords, and partner organisations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Experience working within Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health.

A strong understanding of the Housing Acts 1996 and 2004, housing enforcement, and related legislation.

Knowledge of housing construction, property standards, and enforcement processes.

Experience investigating housing complaints and managing complex casework.

Excellent communication, organisational, and customer service skills.

The ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.

Strong report writing and record-keeping skills.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable to support travel across the borough.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency