Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer
Central London Borough | £50–55 per hour | Initial 3 month contract with potential for extension
Stonehouse Recruitment Group is partnering with a Central London Borough seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer to support its busy Housing Standards team.
The Opportunity
This role will involve managing a diverse enforcement caseload across the private rented sector, handling investigations through to formal action where required.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting HHSRS inspections and property assessments
* Investigating housing disrepair and compliance issues
* Serving statutory notices and civil penalties
* Preparing enforcement and prosecution cases
* Working closely with landlords, tenants and internal stakeholders
You will join an established team environment while maintaining ownership of your own cases and inspections.
About You
* Previous experience within Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement
* Strong understanding of HHSRS and housing legislation
* Experience with enforcement action, civil penalties and prosecutions
* Able to manage cases independently and prioritise workload effectively
The council is open to candidates from both Environmental Health and Technical Officer backgrounds with relevant enforcement experience.
What's on Offer
* £50–55 per hour
* Hybrid working
* Initial 3-month contract with extension potential
* Flexible/condensed working arrangements available
* Supportive team with a consistent pipeline of work
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