Locum Private Sector Housing Officer
Agency Contract - London Borough of Harrow
* We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join the London Borough of Harrow on an agency basis.
* This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and confident enforcement professional with experience in private sector housing, inspections and statutory enforcement.
* The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the Council meet its statutory obligations relating to housing standards, public safety and private sector housing enforcement.
* Working within a customer-facing frontline environment, you will carry out inspections, investigations and enforcement activities across the borough, often in challenging situations, while delivering excellent customer service and professional advice.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out inspections and investigations relating to private sector housing enforcement
* Prepare, draft, serve and follow up on formal and informal statutory notices
* Instigate enforcement action, prosecutions and attend court proceedings to present evidence where required
* Deliver high-quality customer service, ensuring residents and stakeholders are updated throughout case progression
* Provide technical and legal advice to residents, businesses and partner organisations
* Install, operate and interpret monitoring equipment where required
* Work collaboratively with internal departments, external agencies and professional bodies
* Represent the Council at committee meetings, external forums and partnership meetings
* Assist in the development of procedures, service improvements and publicity campaigns
* Support joint initiatives across Council services and partner agencies
* Maintain accurate records and comply with Council policies, procedures and statutory requirements
Working Pattern
* Approximately 25% – 40% office-based
* Approximately 60% – 75% site visits across the London Borough of Harrow
* Flexible working required to meet service needs
* 10% – 20% of duties may take place outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience within Private Sector Housing or Environmental Enforcement
* Strong knowledge of housing enforcement legislation and statutory processe
* Experience preparing enforcement notices and legal documentation
* Ability to conduct inspections and investigations independently
* Experience attending court proceedings and presenting evidence desirable
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Ability to manage challenging situations professionally and confidently
* Strong organisational and case management skills
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Full current UK driving licence
We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
* Confident working within a frontline enforcement environment
* Able to work independently and as part of a wider enforcement team
* Professional, resilient and highly organised
* Comfortable managing a varied workload and prioritising effectively
* Skilled at building positive working relationships with colleagues, residents and partner agencies
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work within a well-established London local authority
* Varied and rewarding enforcement role
* Excellent experience within private sector housing enforcement
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Dynamic role combining office, site-based and partnership working
If you are an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next agency opportunity within local government, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Ross Welton directly for more information.