Private Rented Sector Officer

Melton Borough Council

At Melton Borough Council we are proud that we invest in our workforce and empower them to do their best work. We are flexible, innovative and ambitious and we are looking for someone who shares those values.  

About the role  

As our Private Rented Sector Officer you will help shape the future of Melton’s private rented sector by:  

• Building strong, positive relationships with local landlords and letting agents.  
• Supporting landlords to meet their legal obligations and adopt best practice. 
• Designing and promoting innovative incentive scheme to promote quality and compliance.  
• Developing and maintaining a data base of properties.  

About you 

We are looking for someone who is:  

• Driven and motivated with an eye for detail.  
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a supportive team.  
• Confident engaging with landlords, tenants and partners. 
• Naturally curious and able to gather and analyse housing data.  
• Passionate about improving housing standards and making a difference in the community.  

You will need a driving license and access to a vehicle for site visits.  

Experience in housing and understanding of Renters Rights Act 2025 would be helpful, but just as important is your willingness to learn and deliver a great service.  

Why join us?  

• We offer flexible and hybrid working, built on trust. Our standard week is 37 hours, and we simply ask that service needs are met. 
• Balance matters. We encourage you to switch off and recharge, with up to 30 days’ annual leave, bank holidays, and three extra days at Christmas. You can also buy additional leave if you choose. 
• We Care is one of our core values. As a Healthy Workplace, we support your wellbeing through a range of activities and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. 
• We help you plan for the future with the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, financial planning workshops, career development opportunities.  
• And because family comes first, we have a strong set of family‑friendly policies. 

We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a forward-thinking Council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding area.   

More information

You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification below.

Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who:

•    Declare themselves to have a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010
•    Are considered to be a care leaver
•    Are a veteran or reservist

To find out more and to see if you may qualify, please read our guaranteed interview scheme document, (opens in a new tab).

If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with:

Rachel Chubb – Housing Services Manager

Email: rchubb@melton.gov.uk

Telephone number: 01664 502 510

*Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 30 March 2026

Interviews:  To be confirmed, expected to be Monday 13 April 2026

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application  as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.