Private Sector Housing Officer Sussex Local Authority £50-£55 per hour Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next interim contract within Local Government? A Sussex-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join its busy and supportive Housing Enforcement team on an initial 6-month contract. The Role: As a Private Sector Housing Officer, you'll manage a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, focusing on enforcement, housing standards, and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property investigations Managing private rented sector complaints and housing disrepair cases Serving statutory notices under the Housing Act 2004 Investigating rogue landlords and non-compliant HMOs Undertaking HMO licensing inspections and enforcement activity Preparing prosecution and civil penalty case files Liaising with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and external agencies Supporting wider Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement functions About You To be considered for this Private Sector Housing Officer job, you will ideally have: Recent experience working within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team Up-to-date knowledge of the Renters' Rights Act and its implications for private sector housing enforcement, landlord...