Private Sector Housing Officer

March 10, 2026

Job Category: Environmental Health & Trading Standards
Job Location: London
Job Type: Contract

I am currently working with a Local Authority in North London who are looking to appoint a Private Sector Housing Officer.

About The Role

I am working with a Local Authority in North London to help them secure an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to support the team with enforcement and inspection work within the private rented sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating complaints relating to housing conditions, carrying out property inspections, and progressing enforcement action where necessary. The role will involve serving statutory notices, providing advice to landlords and tenants, and ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation.

This position is customer-facing and will involve representing the Council in sometimes challenging circumstances while maintaining a professional and solution-focused approach.

The role offers hybrid working, with a mixture of office-based duties and site visits across the borough.

Rates will start from £45 per hour, depending on experience.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health team within a Local Authority.

A strong understanding of housing legislation, inspections and enforcement processes will be essential, along with the ability to manage cases independently and communicate effectively with residents, landlords and other stakeholders.

When

The client is looking to interview and appoint as soon as possible, so early applications are encouraged.

Interested?

If this role is of interest to you, please contact myself Ollie on 020 3671053, or alternatively send me an email with your most up-to-date CV to oliver.e@stonehouserg.com and I will be in touch.

If you are interested in Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health roles at other levels, or this position is not quite right but you would still like to discuss the market, please do get in touch.

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