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.
As local government continues to evolve, Huntingdonshire District Council is preparing for an exciting period of change through Local Government Reorganisation. While organisational structures may change in the coming years, our commitment to delivering excellent services for our communities remains unchanged.
Joining HDC now gives you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact today whilst helping to shape the future of local government across our area. We are looking for people who are motivated by public service, embrace innovation, and want to play a part in building the organisation of tomorrow.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Environmental Health team as a Private Sector Housing Officer (Enforcement) on a fixed term basis in response to new duties such as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025; there is potential to extend subject to funding.
About the role
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.
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.
We are open to two entry points depending on your experience and you will need to indicate within your application which role you specifically wish to be considered for. There is only one role available.
About you
Private Sector Housing Officer (Enforcement)
With a certificate of competency for the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and at least 2 years 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.
Private Sector Housing Assistant (Enforcement)
You will have experience of working in an investigative and/or customer focussed role and will be looking to develop this in the area of Private Sector Housing. A willingness to learn, develop your skills and apply your learning will be key in this role.
For both entry points you will need to be an excellent communicator and 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.
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 3 September 2026.
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!
We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.
For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
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.
