Principal Housing Enforcement Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Principal Housing Enforcement Officer to lead complex enforcement investigations in the private rented sector. The role focuses on enforcing housing standards, investigating breaches of legislation, and delivering robust enforcement action.

You will undertake inspections of HMOs and licensed properties, identify hazards under HHSRS, and prepare enforcement notices. You will also conduct interviews under caution and represent the Council in legal

Qualifications

• Experience in housing enforcement at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and HMO licensing.
• Proven ability to prepare legal case files and progress prosecutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex housing enforcement investigations in the private rented sector.
• Inspect HMOs, licensed properties and privately rented homes.
• Prepare and serve Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders and other notices.
• Represent the Council in court, tribunals and formal hearings.
• Progress prosecutions with Legal Services and gather evidential reports.

Skills

Housing enforcement

Legal proceedings

PACE interviews

Tools

HHSRS knowledge

HMO licensing

Civil Penalties

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Principal Housing Enforcement Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional to lead on complex housing investigations, deliver robust enforcement action and improve standards across the private rented sector.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of complex enforcement cases, provide technical expertise to colleagues and represent the Council in legal proceedings where required.

The Role

• Leading complex housing enforcement investigations within the private rented sector.
• Investigating breaches of housing legislation, HMO licensing, property standards and management regulations.
• Undertaking inspections of HMOs, licensed properties and privately rented homes.
• Identifying hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and determining appropriate enforcement action.
• Preparing and serving Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Civil Penalties and other statutory enforcement notices.
• Conducting investigations into offences under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.
• Undertaking Interviews Under Caution (PACE) and gathering evidence for legal proceedings.
• Preparing prosecution files, witness statements and evidential reports.
• Representing the Council at court, tribunals, appeals and other formal hearings.
• Working closely with Legal Services to progress prosecutions, injunctions and Rent Repayment Orders.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Principal Housing Enforcement Officer, Senior Housing Enforcement Officer or equivalent.
• Extensive experience investigating complex private sector housing enforcement cases.
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HMO licensing and housing enforcement legislation.
• Experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and determining appropriate enforcement action.
• Experience preparing legal case files and progressing prosecutions.
• Experience conducting Interviews Under Caution in accordance with PACE.
• Experience representing an organisation at court, tribunals or formal hearings.
• Experience serving statutory notices, Civil Penalties and other formal enforcement measures.