Enforcement Officer

Position: Housing Enforcement Officer
Location: Northamptonshire

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Enforcement Officer to join a proactive Private Sector Housing team focused on improving standards across the private rented sector and ensuring landlords comply with housing legislation.

This is an enforcement-focused role where you will investigate poor housing conditions, carry out HHSRS inspections and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting tenants, tackling rogue landlords and improving the quality of privately rented accommodation across the borough.

The Role

· Carry out inspections of private rented properties including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

· Undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections to identify hazards and assess risks.

· Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding and housing-related nuisance.

· Draft schedules of works and serve statutory notices to ensure compliance with housing legislation.

· Prepare enforcement cases and undertake formal action including civil penalties, prosecutions and rent repayment orders where appropriate.

· Investigate allegations of harassment and illegal eviction under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.

· Interview individuals under caution where necessary and prepare evidence for legal proceedings.

· Attend court or tribunal hearings and present evidence where required.

· Support the licensing and regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation, ensuring compliance with HMO licensing requirements and management regulations.

· Identify unlicensed HMOs and take action to improve housing standards across the private rented sector.

· Liaise with landlords, letting agents and tenants to resolve housing issues and encourage compliance.

· Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including Planning, Environmental Health, Police, Fire Service and Housing Options services.

· Maintain accurate case records and management information using housing IT systems.

· Contribute to wider service initiatives aimed at improving housing conditions and protecting vulnerable tenants.

Key Requirements

· Current experience carrying out HHSRS property inspections within the private rented sector.

· Certificate of competency in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

· Strong knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Acts, HMO licensing and enforcement powers available to local authorities.

· Experience investigating housing complaints and undertaking enforcement action relating to poor housing conditions.

· Understanding of legislation relating to illegal eviction and tenant protection.

· Ability to prepare enforcement cases and produce clear, accurate documentation.

· Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively with landlords, tenants and partner agencies.

· Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively to meet service targets.

· Strong IT literacy including case management systems and Microsoft Office.

· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

· Desirable experience of presenting cases at the First-tier Property Tribunal (Housing).

· Ability to work from the office at least three days per week.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Enforcement Officers, Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on(phone number removed).
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