Private Sector Housing Officer 📍 Lancashire | 💼 Local Authority | 🕒 Full-time or Part-time | 💷 £40–£50/hour | 🌐 Hybrid Working Are you passionate about improving housing standards and making a real difference in your community? We’re looking for a dedicated Private Sector Housing Officer to join our team within a forward-thinking local authority in Lancashire. 🔍 About the Role: As a Private Sector Housing Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, healthy, and compliant housing across the borough. You’ll work with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders to enforce housing legislation, carry out inspections, and support housing improvement initiatives. ✅ Key Responsibilities: Conduct inspections of private rented properties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Investigate complaints and take enforcement action where necessary Work with landlords to improve housing conditions and ensure compliance with housing legislation Support initiatives to tackle empty homes and improve housing standards Prepare reports, notices, and legal documentation as required 👤 About You: Experience in private sector housing enforcement or a related field In-depth knowledge of housing legislation and HHSRS Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload Relevant quali...