Legal Enforcement Officer

Orbit Group; Margate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK seeks a Legal Enforcement Officer to represent them in court regarding tenancy issues. The role requires strong knowledge of housing law and experience in case management. Candidates should possess emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex legal situations. Flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Training programmes and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong ability to assess complex cases involving vulnerabilities and legal defenses.
• Commitment to Orbit's core values like safety and respect.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and represent Orbit in court for various legal actions.
• Safeguard the organization while supporting customers through legal processes.

Skills

In-depth understanding of housing law

Strong case management experience

Confidence and professionalism in court

High emotional intelligence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience writing legal documentation

Education

Legal qualification or housing-related accreditation

Job description

Legal Enforcement Officer

Contract till September 2026 available

Court Locations -

predominantly Thanet, Canterbury and Medway - some flex to help the wider team as needed

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

We are looking for an experienced housing professional to lead on court processes relating to income recovery and tenancy breaches to ensure we have fair, compassionate and legally sound interventions.

What you'll achieve

As a court representative you will work to safeguard the organisation and support customers to feel safe, informed and supported through the legal process. You will lead on preparation and represent Orbit in court for possession, injunctions and enforcement actions relating to rent arrears, tenancy breaches, ASB and access issues.

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• In-depth understanding of housing law, Civil Procedure Rules, Pre-Action Protocols, and grounds for possession and injunctions.
• Strong case management experience in both income recovery and tenancy enforcement, including ASB and breach cases.
• Confidence and professionalism representing in court (County Court & High Court) with or without legal counsel.
• Ability to assess complex cases involving vulnerabilities, legal defences, and potential disrepair or counterclaims.
• High emotional intelligence and communication skills - able to influence, empathise and de‑escalate in high‑pressure situations.
• Proven ability to build partnerships across teams and agencies, maintaining Orbit's reputation as a fair and ethical landlord.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Experience writing legal documentation: witness statements, court summaries, and case evidence.
• Commitment to Orbit's core values and customer promises: safety, trust, support and respect.
• Must be willing and able to travel to meet the requirements of the role

Desirable skills

• Previous experience leading tenancy enforcement initiatives, community safety programmes or multi‑agency forums.
• Knowledge of welfare reform and income maximisation approaches.
• Legal qualification or housing‑related accreditation.

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values‑driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

1. Online application
2. Interview(s)
3. Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.