Principal Private Sector Housing Officer Location: West London Contract: 10-month ongoing assignment Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office and conducting property visits, remainder remote The Role An opportunity has arisen within a large West London local authority for an experienced Principal Private Sector Housing Officer to oversee the delivery of statutory private sector housing functions, with responsibility for Disrepair and HMO services . This is a senior operational role, leading a team to deliver a high-quality, responsive service focused on improving housing standards in the private rented sector and ensuring robust, lawful enforcement. Key Responsibilities Provide operational leadership for private sector housing services covering disrepair and/or HMOs Line manage and support a team of officers, overseeing workloads, performance and professional development Ensure enforcement activity is compliant with housing legislation, statutory guidance and local enforcement policies Authorise and supervise formal enforcement action including improvement notices, civil penalties, cautions and prosecutions