Private Sector Housing Officer

Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.

Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.

At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual specialising in private sector housing to join our environmental health team.

You will have a key role in a small, highly motivated and competent environmental health team. The team covers a wide range of work areas, and you'll be responsible for a variety of work within the area of private sector housing.

Your responsibilities will cover all aspects of private sector housing enforcement within Huntingdonshire, including investigating and managing a caseload of housing standards/disrepair complaints, undertaking HMO licensing and responding to cases of illegal evictions/harassment.

We aim to make the district a safe place to work, live and visit by delivering good quality, high-value-for-money services with good control and compliance with statutory obligations, and we need you to help us achieve those goals.

With a certificate of competency for the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and at least 2 years of proven experience in the field of private sector housing enforcement, your experience will mean you are able to take a case through from an initial service request all the way to enforcement action if required.

You'll have knowledge of PACE alongside the knowledge to prepare cases for legal proceedings.

An excellent communicator, you will confidently deal with a wide range of customers, including businesses, members of the public and partner agencies and be able to interpret legislation and guidance to resolve complaints and/or provide guidance to customers.

With strong organisational skills, you will prioritise your own workload and ensure deadlines are met and a high level of customer service is always provided.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form.

The closing date is 9am 17 November 2025.

However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying

For many of our roles (where it is possible) we accommodate a hybrid model of working. We know our people are what make Huntingdonshire District Council great and recognise how important a healthy work–life balance is. Our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely whilst allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.

Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at

Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.

Salary

£41,934 - £46,945

Hours

37 Hours Weekly

Location

Huntingdon

Contract Type

Permanent full time

Closing Date

17 November :00