Principal Public Protection Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Middlesbrough Development Corporation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council’s Public Protection Service is seeking a motivated individual to take a lead role in improving housing standards and protecting tenants through the Renters’ Rights Act and related housing legislation.

The role delivers licensing functions, monitors compliance, conducts housing standards assessments, investigates breaches, and applies sanctions; you will supervise Environmental Health Officers and Regulatory Compliance Officers as part of a wider Public Protection and

Responsibilities

• 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; lead a team of officers.

Job description

Job Summary

Job SummaryContract Type:PermanentWorking Pattern:Full timeAdvert Start Date:16/09/2026Advert End Date:29/09/2026 23:59Salary:46,579

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

• 51,928 (career grade) plus 4,500 annual retention payment, paid over 12 monthsHours per week:Full TimeJob Category:Environmental Health / Trading Standards / LicensingVacancy ID:302051Employment Location:Middlesbrough,Post Number:4320093Number of posts:1Closing date:

29 SepFurther 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.