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Private Sector Housing Officer

United Kingdom, West London Contract work 50.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted March 05, 2026
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Private Sector Housing Officer West London (Full time) 3 to 6 month ongoing contract £50 per hour umbrella

Job Responsibility

  • Undertake the investigation of service requests and programmed inspections under the provisions of the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990 and other relevant legislation
  • Carry out inspections, with a high level of competency, of a wide variety of homes in the Private Rented Sector
  • Assess housing conditions under Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) and take the most appropriate course of action in each case to achieve compliance
  • Draft schedules of works, notices and orders for enforcement under the provisions of Part 1 of the Housing Act 2004 and other relevant legislation in accordance with the Council’s scheme of delegation
  • Investigate the licensing status of premises and in licensed properties monitor and assess compliance with licensing conditions
  • Process applications for property licences, including inspection of housing conditions and assessment of management standards. Draft all appropriate documentation and make recommendations for approval or refusal of licenses

Requirements

  • Experience in Private Sector Housing, particularly within the Private Rented Sector (PRS)
  • Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, including: Part 1 – Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
  • Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
  • Property licensing schemes

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