Job Description

Job Title: Senior Housing Regulation Officer

Location: Slough

Hours Per Week: 37 Hours

Rate of Pay: 50 p/h (Umbrella)

Slough Council is currently searching for a Senior Housing Regulation Officer to join their team on a contract basis.

Main Duties:

• Inspect, regulate, and license privately rented accommodations, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and addressing substandard housing conditions.
• Investigate complaints of unlawful eviction, harassment, and poor property management, taking enforcement actions such as serving notices, issuing fines, and preparing legal files for prosecution.
• Provide expert advice on housing regulations, support multi-agency operations, and contribute to the development of strategies aimed at improving housing standards.
• Lead and supervise junior officers, manage complex investigations, and represent the Council in criminal and civil proceedings, ensuring high standards of service delivery.

What the Candidate Will Have:

• Extensive experience in housing regulation, including property inspections, hazard assessments using HHSRS, and enforcement actions such as prosecutions and issuing civil penalties.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage workloads, supervise junior staff, and collaborate effectively with various agencies to improve housing standards.

For more information, please contact Liv on (phone number removed), or email