Housing Enforcement Officer
Location: Hackney, East London (E8)
Contract: 3 months (initial contract)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office
Pay: £22.24–£27.05 per hour PAYE
Umbrella: £29.97–£36.45 per hour
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a busy local authority Housing team on an initial 3-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a housing or environmental health professional with strong private sector housing enforcement experience to make a real difference to residents' lives by improving housing conditions, tackling poor property management and ensuring landlords meet their legal obligations.
Key Responsibilities
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Undertake property inspections and investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions within the private rented sector.
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Carry out Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments and identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards.
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Investigate breaches of housing legislation and take appropriate enforcement action.
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Prepare and serve statutory notices, including Improvement Notices and Prohibition Orders.
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Investigate and enforce HMO, selective and additional property licensing requirements.
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Monitor landlord and managing agent compliance with statutory obligations and licensing conditions.
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Prepare enforcement reports, evidence and documentation for civil penalties, prosecutions and tribunal proceedings.
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Investigate cases under the Housing Act 2004, Housing and Planning Act 2016 and relevant provisions of the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
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Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants and other stakeholders.
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Support the administration of Disabled Facilities Grants and minor adaptations where required.
Essential Experience and Skills
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
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Previous experience within Private Sector Housing, Housing Enforcement or Environmental Health.
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Practical experience undertaking property inspections and HHSRS assessments.
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Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and relevant housing legislation.
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Experience investigating housing complaints and dealing with non-compliant landlords.
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Experience preparing or serving statutory enforcement notices.
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Knowledge of HMO licensing and private rented sector regulations.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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The ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently.
Qualifications: A degree or diploma in Environmental Health, or an equivalent housing-related qualification, together with recognised HHSRS assessor training.
Why Apply?
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Competitive hourly rates.
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Initial 3-month contract.
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Hybrid working arrangement.
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Opportunity to work within a London local authority.
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Meaningful work improving housing standards and protecting private sector tenants.
How to Apply
If you have demonstrable experience in private sector housing enforcement, HHSRS inspections and housing legislation, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity
