Private Sector Housing Officer - Private Sector Housing Team
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,061 i £41,152 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Reading Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Full time - 37 hours per week - Fixed term for 18 months
Do you have a passion for protecting residents, raising housing standards, and making a real difference in your community? Reading Borough Council’s Private Sector Housing Team is seeking a dedicated Private Sector Housing Officer to help us ensure that homes in the private rented sector are safe, well-maintained, and meet statutory requirements.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.
About the role:
You will lead on a targeted project addressing damp and mould in the private rented sector. This initiative will involve enhanced interventions in selected cases, working closely with tenants landlords and partner agencies to identify causes implement solutions and improve living conditions of those affected by damp and mould.
The project also aims to educate tenants/landlords & other professionals on factors that contribute to condensation damp and associated mould growth in the home in an effort to help reduce condensation dampness and associated mould growth and in turn improve the quality of accommodation affected by damp and mould across all rented tenures
You’ll work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies, helping to improve property standards and promote good practice across the private housing sector in Reading.
We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of housing and environmental health legislation, particularly the Housing Act 2004 and experience of leading on projects to ensure that the key aims of the project are delivered on time.
You will also have experience of inspecting houses, assessing risks using the HHSRS, and dealing with a broad range of issues such as damp and mould, fire safety and property disrepair.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as is the ability to manage a diverse caseload and respond flexibly to changing demands.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands on experience in Housing Enforcement and project work particularly around damp and mould. Making a real difference to the lives of residents in Reading. You’ll be supported by experienced officers throughout your time at Reading to help develop your skills in the Environmental Health field.
This post may be particular attractive to graduate Environmental Health Officers looking to gain practical experience and develop their skills in a supportive team environment.
Key responsibilities:
Lead on a project addressing damp and mould in the private rented sector involving enhanced interventions in selected cases to improve housing conditions and support vulnerable tenants and support our wider strategic objectives.
Work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to deliver the key aims of the project and promote good practice.
You will also contribute to the other work of the team including;
Investigate complaints and carry out inspections of private sector housing in line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Enforce housing legislation, including issuing notices, preparing legal documentation, and attending court or tribunals where necessary.
Manage cases relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), including licensing, inspections, and compliance.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Anne McMahon – Principal Environmental Health Officer - anne.mcmahon@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Setup: In person at the Civic Offices, Reading
Do you have a passion for protecting residents, raising housing standards, and making a real difference in your community? Reading Borough Council’s Private Sector Housing Team is seeking a dedicated Private Sector Housing Officer to help us ensure that homes in the private rented sector are safe, well-maintained, and meet statutory requirements.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.
About the role:
You will lead on a targeted project addressing damp and mould in the private rented sector. This initiative will involve enhanced interventions in selected cases, working closely with tenants landlords and partner agencies to identify causes implement solutions and improve living conditions of those affected by damp and mould.
The project also aims to educate tenants/landlords & other professionals on factors that contribute to condensation damp and associated mould growth in the home in an effort to help reduce condensation dampness and associated mould growth and in turn improve the quality of accommodation affected by damp and mould across all rented tenures
You’ll work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies, helping to improve property standards and promote good practice across the private housing sector in Reading.
We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of housing and environmental health legislation, particularly the Housing Act 2004 and experience of leading on projects to ensure that the key aims of the project are delivered on time.
You will also have experience of inspecting houses, assessing risks using the HHSRS, and dealing with a broad range of issues such as damp and mould, fire safety and property disrepair.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as is the ability to manage a diverse caseload and respond flexibly to changing demands.
This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands on experience in Housing Enforcement and project work particularly around damp and mould. Making a real difference to the lives of residents in Reading. You’ll be supported by experienced officers throughout your time at Reading to help develop your skills in the Environmental Health field.
This post may be particular attractive to graduate Environmental Health Officers looking to gain practical experience and develop their skills in a supportive team environment.
Key responsibilities:
Lead on a project addressing damp and mould in the private rented sector involving enhanced interventions in selected cases to improve housing conditions and support vulnerable tenants and support our wider strategic objectives.
Work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to deliver the key aims of the project and promote good practice.
You will also contribute to the other work of the team including;
Investigate complaints and carry out inspections of private sector housing in line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Enforce housing legislation, including issuing notices, preparing legal documentation, and attending court or tribunals where necessary.
Manage cases relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), including licensing, inspections, and compliance.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Anne McMahon – Principal Environmental Health Officer - anne.mcmahon@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Setup: In person at the Civic Offices, Reading
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