Buckingham Futures is proud to be partnering with a well-regarded Local Authority in Essex that is looking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join their proactive and high-performing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated housing professional seeking a varied and rewarding caseload, with a strong focus on improving housing standards and making a genuine impact across the private rented sector.

The successful candidate will play a key role across compliance, enforcement, and disrepair matters, combining site-based inspections with detailed case management and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities will include:
• Investigating tenant complaints and undertaking property inspections
• Assessing housing conditions against HHSRS and the Decent Homes Standard
• Preparing and serving statutory notices and enforcement action where necessary
• Managing disrepair cases and producing detailed schedules of condition
• Supporting HMO licensing, inspections, and compliance activity
• Identifying empty properties and supporting initiatives to bring them back into use
• Working collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies to support housing improvement programmes

We are keen to speak with candidates who have: • Strong working knowledge of HHSRS and housing enforcement legislation
• Previous experience within Private Sector Housing, disrepair, or compliance-focused roles
• A sound understanding of housing standards and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication, inspection, and case management skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive authority where your expertise will be highly valued and your work will directly contribute to improving residents’ living conditions.

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please contact Takreem, Vince or Kapil on 020 8125 4321