Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

Join Us as a Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

Department: Environment – Regulatory Services, Private Sector Housing Team
Contract: 6-month secondment (starting mid-November 2022)
Pay Rate: £34 per hour Umbrella PAYE
Location: Hammersmith and Fulham
This role will be full time on site and in the office 

Are you ready to step into a dynamic leadership role and make a real difference in the private housing sector? Hammersmith and Fulham Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Private Sector Housing Officer to join our forward-thinking team. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone ready to shape housing standards and support our borough’s residents and landlords.

Why Join Us?

At Hammersmith and Fulham, we are committed to improving housing quality and ensuring safe, sustainable, and habitable living conditions for all. As a Senior Private Sector Housing Officer, you’ll take the lead in tackling housing issues, enhancing standards, and influencing policy that delivers real change.

What You’ll Do

Lead Housing Standards Improvements: Oversee the investigation and resolution of housing condition complaints and substandard Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Mentor and Supervise: Provide guidance to team members, including apprentices, students, and contract workers, fostering their professional development.
Enforcement and Compliance: Take responsibility for formal enforcement actions in line with housing regulations and council policy.
Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including landlords, tenants, and partner organisations, to drive improvements in housing quality.
Energy Efficiency Initiatives: Lead on projects to ensure compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and improve energy efficiency in the borough’s housing stock.
Policy Development: Contribute to council strategies for licensing schemes, empty property management, and private housing standards.

About You

You are an ambitious professional with a proven track record in housing enforcement or environmental health. You thrive in leadership roles, balancing strategic thinking with practical problem-solving. You are committed to achieving meaningful results and can adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining high standards of service.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Leadership: Proven ability to manage and inspire a team, delivering exceptional results.
Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of housing legislation, HHSRS, and licensing schemes.
Problem Solving: Experience in resolving complex housing and public health challenges.
Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in negotiation, collaboration, and building relationships.
Customer Focus: A champion for outstanding service delivery, committed to meeting the needs of residents.
Creativity & Flexibility: Innovative in your approach to delivering results and adapting to new challenges.
Professionalism: Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEH, CIOB, RICS) is desirable.

What We Offer

Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of housing improvements that directly impact the lives of residents.
Career Development: Gain valuable leadership experience and build your profile in the public sector.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate and supportive team committed to excellence.
Flexible Working: Enjoy a role that supports work-life balance while delivering high-impact results.