Housing Enforcement Officer: Transforming Homes & Communities

Blackpool Skip Hire Ltd.; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is recruiting experienced Housing Enforcement Officers to join the Public Protection Team in Blackpool. You will carry out property inspections, investigate housing defects and licensing breaches, gather evidence, and take enforcement action to secure improvements and raise standards.

You'll need a good working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, excellent communication and investigative skills, and a proactive approach to solving problems to support healthier, safer private

Qualifications

• Experience in housing enforcement and private rented sector matters.
• Strong investigative and inspection skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections across eight wards in Inner Blackpool.
• Investigate complaints and licensing breaches under Housing Act 2004.
• Gather evidence and take appropriate enforcement action to secure improvements.
• Support the Housing Enforcement Team to raise housing standards and safety.

Skills

Housing enforcement

Investigations

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Blackpool Council is recruiting experienced Housing Enforcement Officers to join the Public Protection Team in Blackpool. You will carry out property inspections, investigate housing defects and licensing breaches, gather evidence, and take enforcement action to secure improvements and raise standards.

You'll need a good working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, excellent communication and investigative skills, and a proactive approach to solving problems to support healthier, safer private