Rogue Landlord Enforcement Officer

Luton - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 45 - 45

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Senior Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer required to lead on Rogue Landlord enforcement within Luton Borough Councils Private Sector Housing team.

The role involves supervising officers inspecting private sector housing (including HMOs) and taking robust enforcement action to improve housing standards.

The postholder will manage complex investigations prosecutions and tribunal cases working closely with landlords residents partner agencies and internal teams.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Supervise mentor and provide specialist advice to lower-grade officers including 1-2-1s training and performance support.

Inspect private sector dwellings and HMOs in line with legislation including the Housing Act 2004 HHSRS Decent Homes Standard and HMO Regulations.

Identify unlicensed HMOs and take formal enforcement action including works in default and financial recovery.

Investigate complex Rogue Landlord cases and service requests liaising with professionals and partner agencies.

Prepare prosecution cases present evidence in court and Residential Property Tribunals and attend appeals and hearings.

Represent the Council at meetings tribunals court proceedings and public forums.

Promote and contribute to housing initiatives including Decent Homes energy efficiency affordable warmth and safeguarding referrals.

Act as Lead Officer on specific projects to improve service delivery when required.

Skills/Experience:

Extensive experience in Private Sector Housing enforcement specifically Rogue Landlord investigations.

Proven supervisory or line management experience within a housing or environmental health setting.

Strong working knowledge of housing legislation enforcement procedures and regulatory compliance.

Experience preparing cases for prosecution and presenting evidence at court or Residential Property Tribunals.

Ability to assess complex building conditions and evaluate remedial works.

Excellent negotiation communication and conflict management skills.

Strong report writing evidence gathering and case management abilities.

Confident use of IT systems and housing enforcement software.

In-depth knowledge of building construction and services.

Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 27/02/2026.

Location: Luton.

Contract: Temporary.

Rate: 45 per hour (Umbrella).

Working pattern: Office-based minimum 2 days per week with daily site visits across the Borough.

Must be able to undertake building inspections including use of ladders and access to confined spaces.

Qualification: Environmental Health qualification (EHO/EHP/CEHP) or equivalent relevant experience.

Required Skills:

Extensive experience in Private Sector Housing enforcement specifically Rogue Landlord investigations. Proven supervisory or line management experience within a housing or environmental health setting. Strong working knowledge of housing legislation enforcement procedures and regulatory compliance. Experience preparing cases for prosecution and presenting evidence at court or Residential Property Tribunals. Ability to assess complex building conditions and evaluate remedial works. Excellent negotiation communication and conflict management skills. Strong report writing evidence gathering and case management abilities. Confident use of IT systems and housing enforcement -depth knowledge of building construction and services. Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Required Education:

Qualification: Environmental Health qualification (EHO/EHP/CEHP) or equivalent relevant experience.

2 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Senior Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer required to lead on Rogue Landlord enforcement within Luton Borough Councils Private Sector Housing team. The role involves supervising officers inspecting private sector housing (including HMOs) ...