Private Sector Housing Officer - Surrey Local Authority
Competitive Rate | 3-Month Contract | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days On Site)

We're currently working with a Surrey-based Local Authority looking to appoint a Private Sector Housing Officer on an initial 3-month contract starting in April. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a supportive team managing a varied private sector caseload, with a strong focus on enforcement activity.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a diverse workload within the private rented sector, with key duties including:

Carrying out property inspections across the borough

Investigating housing disrepair cases and tenant complaints

Undertaking enforcement action in line with housing legislation

Handling complaints and liaising with landlords and tenants

Issuing Civil Penalties and supporting wider housing enforcement work

Preparing case files and supporting regulatory compliance activity

This role would suit an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer who is confident managing inspections, complaints, and enforcement cases within a Local Authority setting.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

An HND in Environmental Health (or a similar qualification), or

3+ years' experience in housing enforcement

Experience issuing Civil Penalties or undertaking regulatory action in the private rented sector

Strong knowledge of housing legislation and inspection processes

Excellent communication skills when dealing with tenants, landlords, and stakeholders

HMO Licensing Officers with relevant experience will also be considered, with training available on the enforcement side.

Contract Details

Rate: Competitive Rate

Length: 3 months initially

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite

Start: April

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity further, please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation