Legal Enforcement Officer

Amplius; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing provider in the Greater London area is hiring a Legal Enforcement Officer. This full-time, permanent role involves protecting residents and ensuring safer neighborhoods by using legal powers responsibly. The ideal candidate will have experience in Housing and Tenancy Law, strong relationship-building skills, and a calm demeanor under pressure. The position includes a hybrid working model with part-time presence in either Milton Keynes or Rushden offices, aiming to make a significant social impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• DBS clearance required for this role.
• Upskilling in enforcement services needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject expert on tenancy enforcement.
• Represent Amplius at court.
• Work closely with housing teams and external partners.

Skills

Knowledge of Housing and Tenancy Law

Experience overseeing enforcement services

Building positive relationships

Calm under pressure

Ability to navigate complex challenges

Education

CIH Level 3

Job description

Covering Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Luton courts

Hybrid

£37,400 per annum

Full Time, Permanent

At Amplius, enforcement is about doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons. As a Legal Enforcement Officer you’ll help protect our residents, support colleagues and contribute to safer, stronger neighbourhoods where people feel secure in their homes.

Key Details

• Salary : £37,400 per annum
• Contract : Permanent, Full Time
• Your week : 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 9am – 5:15pm)
• Location : Hybrid with a weekly presence in our Milton Keynes or Rushden office

Snapshot of Your Role

You’ll be trusted as the subject expert on tenancy enforcement and ASB related legal action, working closely with our housing teams, community safety colleagues and external partners.

Your role is to bring balance to difficult situations, using legal powers proportionately while understanding the human impact behind every case. From building strong evidence to representing Amplius at court, your work will directly influence customer wellbeing, organisational risk and our reputation as a fair and responsible housing provider.

This is a role for someone who believes in collaboration, sound judgement, and accountability. You’ll be calm under pressure, confident in your expertise, and motivated by making a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. If you care deeply about people, value fairness and want your legal skills to have real social impact, you’ll feel at home here.

What we are looking for

• CIH Level 3 already achieved, working towards or willing to do so.
• Good knowledge and experience overseeing enforcement services.
• Good knowledge of Housing and Tenancy Law, including preparation of legal documents and court proceedings.
• Up to date knowledge of the regulatory environment, able to keep abreast of changes within the sector and ability to embed this into policies and processes.
• Experience of building positive relationships with local authority partners and other key stakeholders.
• Able to use housing systems effectively.
• Able to travel around a large geography as required.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges.
• A full UK driving license is essential for this role.
• DBS clearance is required for this role.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Closing

Sunday 4th January 2026

Interviews

Friday 16th January 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

Have questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we’ll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums!

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