Contract to start ASAP until 29-05-26 with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

The post‑holder will be responsible for protecting tenants, improving housing conditions, ensuring landlord compliance and delivering early interventions to prevent homelessness.

The post holder will provide expertise and mentorship in the Housing Standards Team, undertaking investigations and enforcement activity under housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025. The post-holder works closely with other members of the team and wider service and reports to the Housing Standards Team Leader, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Mentor Housing Standards/Renewal Officers to help deliver high-quality investigative and enforcement work.

Investigate complaints and assess whether landlords are complying with housing legislation, advising tenants and others on rights and available remedies.

Undertake property inspections and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments to identify hazards, enforcement needs and other regulatory requirements, such as mandatory HMO licensing.

Gather evidence, conduct PACE interviews, prepare legal enforcement files and apply the enforcement policy.

Enforce regulatory controls for housing standards, including HMO licensing, empty homes standards and disrepair.

Prepare and carry out enforcement actions including improvement notices, prohibition orders, civil penalties and prosecutions.

Work with the Housing Options team on cases involving illegal evictions, harassment and unlawful landlord behaviour.

Manage an investigative caseload ensuring lawful, proportionate and timely assessment and enforcement in line with relevant policies, guidance and regulation.

Contribute to the development of operational policies, procedures and guidance for housing regulatory functions.

Maintain effective partnership arrangements with internal and external partners including Police, Fire Service, health providers, social care and voluntary agencies.

Represent the Council at case conferences, multi-agency meetings and partnership forums related to housing standards.

Full UK driving licence

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