Principal Enforcement Officer

Principal Enforcement Officer - Housing (HHSRS Specialist)

Location:

London Bridge (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Rate: £50 per hour

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Enforcement Officer with a strong background in housing standards and enforcement. This is a critical role requiring an expert who can operate confidently at a senior level and handle complex, high-risk cases.

• Carry out detailed property inspections in line with HHSRS requirements
• Prepare and issue enforcement notices under the Housing Act 2004
• Develop comprehensive schedules of work
• Lead on high-level enforcement action, including prosecutions and Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs)
• Prepare prosecution bundles and represent the authority as a witness in court and/or at First-tier Tribunal (FTT) hearings
• Manage challenging situations with professionalism, demonstrating strong conflict resolution skills

• Extensive experience conducting HHSRS inspections
• Proven track record of serving enforcement notices and taking formal legal action
• Strong experience preparing prosecution cases and attending court or tribunal hearings
• Demonstrable experience issuing CPNs
• Excellent conflict management and stakeholder handling skills

This is a demanding role suited to a seasoned professional who is confident working autonomously and making high-level enforcement decisions.

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Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.