Rogue Landlord Enforcement Officer - Private Sector Housing

Connect2Luton; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Luton are recruiting a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer - Rogue Landlord on behalf of Luton Borough Council.

You will inspect dwellings and HMOs to improve private sector living standards, identify unlicensed HMOs, and enforce compliance including notices, prosecutions or Civil Penalty Notices. The role requires robust enforcement experience and travel across the Borough.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health rogue landlord role or similar.
• Able to consult, negotiate, persuade and present to professionals and the public.
• Able to analyse complex situations, inspect premises, evaluate tenders, compile evidence and witness statements.
• Able to produce written reports with professional recommendations and judgements.
• Able to plan and organise own and others workload, meet deadlines and work in a team.
• In-depth enforcement experience.
• Able to travel throughout the Borough and access lofts/spaces using steps or ladders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect dwellings and HMOs under HHSRS and Decent Homes Standard, including preparatory work and payments.
• Identify unlicensed HMOs and take enforcement action for non-compliance.
• Prepare cases for prosecution or issue Civil Penalty Notices and pursue Rent Repayment Orders.
• Investigate complex service requests, consult with professionals and agencies.
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced officers and develop procedures.
• Represent the Council at meetings, appeals and tribunals, engaging with the public and other agencies.
• Participate in projects to improve service delivery.

Skills

Rogue landlord Enforcement

Negotiation & persuasion

Analytical judgement

Report writing

Time management

Enforcement experience

Travel within borough

Job description

Connect2Luton are recruiting a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer - Rogue Landlord on behalf of Luton Borough Council.

You will inspect dwellings and HMOs to improve private sector living standards, identify unlicensed HMOs, and enforce compliance including notices, prosecutions or Civil Penalty Notices. The role requires robust enforcement experience and travel across the Borough.