Northumberland County Council
Blyth · Posted 24 Sep 2026 · 60 applicants
ROLE OF THE JOB
We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Sector Housing Officer to join our Strategic Housing Team, supporting the improvement and growth of the private rented sector across Northumberland.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work proactively with private landlords, agents and tenants to drive up housing standards and support a well-managed, sustainable private rented sector. You will play a key role in engaging with landlords, encouraging accreditation, delivering property inspections, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation.
Your day-to-day work will include:
You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working collaboratively with internal services and external partners to deliver real improvements for residents and communities.
We are looking for a motivated, proactive, and knowledgeable officer with strong communication skills and a passion for improving housing standards. You should be confident working independently and building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
The post will be based in Northumberland, with a focus on community engagement and partnership working across the county.
This is a full time, fixed term role until 31st March 2028
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
**For further information about this vacancy, please contact Vicky Ledger (Senior Private Sector Initiatives Officer) via email;
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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Private Sector Housing Officer