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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a Housing Enforcement Lead in Newcastle for a full-time temporary role, paying £26.19 per hour. The role leads housing enforcement across private rented and licensed properties.

You will manage investigations, enforce the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and related regulations, authorise enforcement actions, supervise officers, develop policies, represent the council in court, and liaise with landlords, tenants and partner agencies.

Qualificações

• Experience in housing enforcement or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and related legislation.
• Ability to manage complex investigations and enforcement actions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the delivery of housing enforcement functions across private rented and licensed properties.
• Manage complex investigations relating to disrepair, overcrowding, unlawful evictions, harassment, rogue landlords, and housing standards.
• Authorise and oversee enforcement actions including improvement notices, prohibition orders and prosecutions.
• Supervise Housing Enforcement Officers, providing training and performance feedback.
• Represent the council in court proceedings, tribunals and hearings when required.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, legal services and partner agencies.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Investigations

Stakeholder liaison

Court appearances

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Housing Enforcement Lead needed in Newcastle Paying £26.19 per hr ref RQ1785476

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of housing enforcement functions across private rented and licensed properties.
• Manage complex investigations relating to housing disrepair, overcrowding, unlawful evictions, harassment, rogue landlords, and housing standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Housing Act 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Anti-Social Behaviour legislation, and associated regulations.
• Authorise and oversee enforcement actions including improvement notices, prohibition orders, civil penalties, prosecutions, and works in default.
• Manage selective, additional, and HMO licensing compliance and enforcement activities.
• Supervise and support Housing Enforcement Officers, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Develop enforcement policies, procedures, and service improvement initiatives.
• Represent the council in court proceedings, tribunals, and formal hearings when required.
• Prepare detailed case files, witness statements, and evidence bundles.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, legal services, police, fire service, social services, and partner agencies.
• Monitor performance targets, budgets, and service delivery outcomes.
• Contribute to housing strategy development and regulatory compliance programmes.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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