Investigations and Enforcement Officer

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council’s Public Protection Service is expanding its Private Sector Housing function to drive up housing standards and implement the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

We are looking for an Investigations and Enforcement Officer with strong investigative skills to investigate complaints, gather evidence, conduct interviews, prepare case files and take enforcement action in line with legislation and council policies. Please note the council does not sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Strong investigative skills and passion for promoting compliance with the law.
• Experience in investigating complaints, gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and preparing case files.
• Ability to take enforcement action in line with legislation and Council policies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and gather evidence.
• Conduct interviews and prepare case files.
• Take appropriate enforcement action in line with legislation and policies.
• Support delivery of private sector housing improvements in line with the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Skills

Investigative skills

Evidence gathering

Interviewing

Enforcement actions

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Public Protection service as a Enforcement and Investigations Officer.

Middlesbrough Council’s Public Protection Service is passionate about improving the lives and living standards of all its residents, protecting the environment, protecting consumer interests, and supporting a strong local economy.

We are expanding our Private Sector Housing service to deliver the changes to private renting introduced by the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and drive forward our work to improve housing standards across the town.

We are seeking a highly motivated and professional Investigations and Enforcement Officer to join our team. You must have strong investigative skills and a passion for promoting and ensuring compliance with law. You will be responsible for investigating complaints, gathering evidence, conducting interviews, preparing case files, and taking appropriate enforcement action in line with relevant legislation and the Council's enforcement policies.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.