Housing Standards Officer
CV-LibrarySouth WestcontractPosted: 28 September 2026
Apply NowI am working with a council in the South West that are looking for an experienced housing professional to join their Environmental Health team and help deliver a vital frontline service, supporting residents and improving housing standards across the community.
As the Interim Private Sector Housing Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring residents have access to safe, healthy and well-managed homes. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help deliver a responsive housing service at a busy time following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigate housing complaints and carry out HHSRS inspections.
* Enforce housing legislation through informal and formal action.
* Inspect private rented properties for compliance with housing standards.
* Advise tenants, landlords, and other stakeholders.
* Prepare enforcement notices and maintain accurate case records.
* Support HMO licensing and regulatory compliance.
* Work with partners to improve housing conditions and protect residents.
About you:
The ideal candidate will bring:
* Experience in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, and working in Local Government.
* Sound knowledge of housing legislation and the HHSRS.
* Practical experience in carrying out inspections for both disrepair and property licensing
* Experience in report writing and enforcement of Housing Act 2004.
* Able to build effective relationships with tenants, landlords, and partners.
* Well-organised, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines
As the Interim Private Sector Housing Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring residents have access to safe, healthy and well-managed homes. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help deliver a responsive housing service at a busy time following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigate housing complaints and carry out HHSRS inspections.
* Enforce housing legislation through informal and formal action.
* Inspect private rented properties for compliance with housing standards.
* Advise tenants, landlords, and other stakeholders.
* Prepare enforcement notices and maintain accurate case records.
* Support HMO licensing and regulatory compliance.
* Work with partners to improve housing conditions and protect residents.
About you:
The ideal candidate will bring:
* Experience in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, and working in Local Government.
* Sound knowledge of housing legislation and the HHSRS.
* Practical experience in carrying out inspections for both disrepair and property licensing
* Experience in report writing and enforcement of Housing Act 2004.
* Able to build effective relationships with tenants, landlords, and partners.
* Well-organised, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines