About the role
At Hillingdon, we are committed to ensuring all residents have access to safe, well-managed, and high-quality housing. We are seeking a Senior Private Sector Housing Officer to join our dedicated team, delivering an efficient, high-quality private sector housing service across the borough.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will take action to improve housing standards, process property licence applications, and carry out enforcement where necessary. You will play a key part in protecting residents, supporting landlords to comply with their responsibilities, and tackling poor housing conditions.
What you’ll be doing
As a Senior Private Sector Housing Officer, you will:
* Investigate service requests and complaints, carrying out inspections of private rented properties.
* Assess housing conditions under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
* Draft schedules of works, notices, and orders, taking enforcement action where required.
* Process and inspect property licence applications, assessing housing and management standards.
* Monitor compliance with licensing conditions and investigate unlicensed premises.
* Prepare case files and represent the Council in tribunals and court hearings.
* Issue cautions, financial penalty notices, and rent repayment orders in line with policy.
* Maintain accurate casework records, reports, and monitoring data.
* Provide guidance and advice to landlords, tenants, and managing agents.
* Mentor and support apprentices and new team members.
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
* Strong knowledge of housing legislation, particularly the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and related regulations.
* Experience of inspections, enforcement, and case management in the private housing sector.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies.
* Confidence in preparing and presenting cases for enforcement action, tribunals, and courts.
* The ability to work flexibly, prioritise competing demands, and handle complex casework.
* A proactive approach, always looking for opportunities to improve services.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring homes in Hillingdon’s private sector are safe, decent, and well-managed.
If you are passionate about housing standards and enforcement and want to help us put residents first, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
* Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
* 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
* Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
* Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
* Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
* Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
* Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
* Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
* Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject tothe following pre-employment screening:
* Standard DBS Check
* Qualifications Check
* 3 years of Referencing
Please note:Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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