Legal Enforcement Officer

Amplius; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enforcement organization is seeking a Legal Enforcement Officer to cover courts in the Nottingham area. This hybrid position involves ensuring fair housing practices and working closely with local authorities to support community safety. Applicants must possess a CIH Level 3 qualification and have experience in housing law and enforcement services. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to manage legal proceedings, and a full UK driving license. Apply by January 4th, 2026, for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing enforcement services is essential.
• Knowledge of Housing and Tenancy Law required.
• Ability to navigate complex challenges and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject expert on tenancy enforcement and ASB legal action.
• Work closely with housing teams and community safety colleagues.
• Represent Amplius at court and ensure organizational reputation.

Skills

Knowledge of Housing and Tenancy Law

Experience overseeing enforcement services

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders

Effective use of housing systems

Calm under pressure

Education

CIH Level 3

Job description

Legal Enforcement Officer

Covering Grimsby, Lincoln, Nottingham and Derby 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.

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 Lincoln or Boston 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’re 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.

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.