Principal Public Protection Officer (Private Sector Housing)

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking a motivated leader to drive housing standards and protect tenants under the Renters’ Rights Act and related housing legislation.

You will manage a team of Environmental Health Officers and Regulatory Compliance Officers, delivering licensing, compliance monitoring, and housing assessments while contributing to wider Public Protection functions.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of housing legislation and Renters’ Rights Act.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in housing compliance and licensing functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Environmental Health Officers and Regulatory Compliance Officers.
• Deliver licensing functions and monitor compliance with housing and landlord laws.
• Conduct housing standards assessments and investigate breaches of housing laws.
• Apply appropriate sanctions for non-compliance and contribute to Public Protection objectives.
• Collaborate with senior managers to deliver corporate responsibilities and broader housing initiatives.

Job description

Middlesbrough 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.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

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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.