Tenancy Relations Officer

Tenancy Relations Officer - Sussex Council

£35-£45 per hour
Initial 3-month contract
2 days per week on site
September start

A Sussex Council is looking for an experienced Tenancy Relations Officer to join their Private Sector Housing service on an initial 3-month contract.

You'll be responsible for investigating and responding to tenancy-related issues, including:

• Unlawful evictions, threatened lockouts, utility disconnections and landlord harassment
• Intervening quickly to prevent unlawful action and advising landlords and tenants on their rights and responsibilities
• Mediating complex and sensitive disputes to help tenants remain safely in their homes
• Gathering evidence, taking witness statements and interviewing suspects under caution
• Preparing case files to support prosecutions, civil penalties and other enforcement action
• Advising on tenancy agreements, deposit protection, repairs and lawful possession procedures

They're looking for someone who is HHSRS qualified, has a strong Private Sector Housing background and can demonstrate solid housing enforcement experience.