Principal Public Protection Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Middlesbrough Council’s Public Protection Service seeks a motivated manager to lead housing standards enforcement in Middlesbrough. You will drive licensing, assess housing standards, and investigate breaches under housing legislation.

You will head a team of Environmental Health Officers and Regulatory Compliance Officers, working with senior officers to deliver wider Public Protection tasks. A strong background in social or private sector housing and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of housing standards and legislation, including Renters’ Rights Act.
• Experience in management and leadership in housing/public protection.
• Strong regulatory compliance and enforcement capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead delivery of licensing functions and monitor compliance with housing and landlord laws.
• Conduct housing standards assessments and investigate breaches and offences.
• Apply sanctions for non-compliance and manage a team of Environmental Health Officers.
• Collaborate with Principal Officers and service managers to deliver wider Public Protection functions.

Description du poste

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time Advert Start Date: 27/10/2026 Advert End Date: 09/11/2026 23:59 Salary: 49,817

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Further Information

• 55,224 (career grade) plus 1,300 annual retention payment, paid over 12 monthsHours per week:Full TimeJob Category:Environmental Health / Trading Standards / LicensingVacancy ID:304089Employment Location:Middlesbrough,Post Number:4360463Number of posts:1Closing date:9 NovFurther InformationMiddlesbrough Council’s Public Protection Service is passionate about improving the lives and living standards of all residents, protecting the environment, protecting consumer interests, and supporting a strong local economy.We are seeking to appoint a motivated and knowledgeable individual to take a lead role in improving housing standards and protecting tenants through the effective implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act and wider housing legislation.

The role includes delivering licensing functions, monitoring compliance with housing and landlord laws, conducting housing standards assessments, investigating breaches and offences of housing laws and applying appropriate sanctions for non-compliance. You will lead a team of Environmental Health Officers and Regulatory Compliance Officers and work alongside other Principal Officers and service managers to deliver wider Public Protection functions and corporate responsibilities. We are particularly interested in candidates who have considerable knowledge and experience working in social or private sector housing and have proven skills, experience and qualifications in management and leadership.

Together, we build confidence, grow skills, and make a real difference - by learning together, we achieve together. 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.