Details:
- Salary: £40 - 45 - Hour
- Location: South East
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Initial 3‑Month Contract | Potential Extension
We are currently seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer (PSHO) to join a Local Authority team in the Sussex region on an initial 3‑month contract, with the potential for extension depending on service needs.
The Role
The successful officer will manage a varied and reactive Private Sector Housing caseload, with key responsibilities including:
* Responding to and investigating housing conditions complaints
* Processing and enforcing HMO licence applications
* Investigating and responding to allegations of illegal eviction and harassment
* Undertaking formal enforcement action in respect of housing conditions and HMOs, including statutory notices and legal processes
* Liaising effectively with tenants, landlords, agents, and internal stakeholders
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience working as a Private Sector Housing Officer within a local authority
* Strong background in housing enforcement, particularly relating to housing conditions and HMOs
* Experience investigating illegal eviction and harassment cases
* Sound working knowledge and/or experience of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications
* Experience using Uniform IT systems or similar housing management systems
* Excellent interpersonal, customer care, and communication skills