Principal Enforcement Officer

Location: Southwark

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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
Essential Requirements:

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.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

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