Enforcement and Licensing Officer
Core
Enforce housing standards and mandatory licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and private rentals, ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025.
Role type
Enforcement and Licensing Officer (Environmental Health)
Builds
Licensed HMOs and private rental properties meeting safety and legal standards
Domain
Public sector housing regulation and environmental health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
legal interpretation, inspection, investigation, tribunal representation, prosecution, CAD drafting, data management, negotiation, risk assessment
Preferred skills
experience with vulnerable tenants, knowledge of PACE Act, ability to handle challenging behavior
Technologies
CIVICA APP, CAD software, safety and measuring equipment
Responsibilities
Process licensing applications and determine license conditions; conduct high-level inspections using Housing Health and Safety Rating System; investigate illegal evictions and non-compliance; serve legal notices and civil penalties; represent the council at Residential Property tribunals and in court; draw scale plans for fire precautions; manage the landlord accreditation scheme; identify and remediate empty properties.
Seniority
Mid-level operational officer