Housing Regulations Officer - Portsmouth

Are you a passionate Housing Regulations Officer looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for aHousing Regulations Officer to work in Local Authority Private Sector Housing Team based in The Portsmouth area. We are seeking a motivated and resilient individual with a proactive approach, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for improving housing standards. The ideal candidate will be confident in dealing with landlords, tenants, and stakeholders, able to handle challenging situations professionally, and committed to delivering positive outcomes for residents.

Pay Rates: £19.68 PAYE £24.98 Umbrella Rate (per hour)

Information the Role

We are currently recruiting a Housing Regulations Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in housing standards, environmental health, housing enforcement, HMO licensing, property inspections, or regulatory compliance.

As a Housing Regulations Officer, you will play a key role in supporting landlords and tenants to ensure homes are safe, healthy, and compliant with relevant housing legislation. You will investigate housing-related concerns, carry out inspections, provide advice and guidance, and take enforcement action where required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering responsive and effective housing services, helping to improve standards within the private rented sector and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements and housing regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, assess, and respond to enquiries and complaints relating to private rented housing and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
• Carry out reactive, routine, and proactive inspections of residential properties.
• Undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments.
• Work with landlords and tenants to resolve housing issues and improve property standards.
• Investigate complaints relating to statutory housing duties and regulations.
• Monitor compliance with housing legislation, licensing requirements, and licence conditions.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to landlords, tenants, and householders.
• Prepare and serve formal enforcement notices where necessary.
• Support enforcement action and assist with cases that may proceed to tribunal or court.
• Maintain accurate records and case files.
• Use professional judgement to determine appropriate courses of action while managing potentially challenging situations.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Housing, Construction, Enforcement, Environmental Health, or a related discipline, or demonstrable experience working within housing standards, housing enforcement, or a similar regulatory environment.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders to achieve positive housing outcomes.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Knowledge of residential property inspections and housing standards.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database systems.

Desirable

• Experience within Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, Housing Enforcement, or HMO Licensing.
• Knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Understanding of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004, Public Health Acts, Building Regulations, and PACE.
• Experience investigating complaints and undertaking enforcement activity.
• Experience preparing and serving enforcement notices.
• Relevant professional membership or qualifications, including CIH or CIEH membership.
• Level 6 qualification in Housing, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Housing Engineering, Construction, or a related field.

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on 0208 514 9136 or email careteam@4recruitmentservices.com.