Private Sector Housing Officer
📍 Lancashire | 💼 Local Authority | 🕒 Full-time or Part-time | 💷£40-£50/hour | 🌐 Hybrid Working
About the Role:
As a Private Sector Housing Officer, youll play a key role in ensuring safe, healthy, and compliant housing across the borough. Youll 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 skillsAbility to work independently and manage a varied caseload
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. EHORB registration or equivalent) desirable
What We Offer:
* Competitive hourly rate: £40-£50/hour
* Flexible working: Full-time or Part-time
* Hybrid working model - mix of home and office/site-based work
* Supportive team environment within a progressive local authority
📅 Start Date: ASAP
📨 To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to my email
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