At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections and enforce housing regulations to ensure safe living conditions.
- Company: Join a high-profile council dedicated to improving private sector housing.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on impactful change in the housing sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community by tackling housing issues head-on.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing enforcement and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are recruiting experienced private sector housing professionals to fill a number of permanent vacancies within a high-profile and ambitious service. With a private rented sector of almost 30,000 properties, around 1,000 service requests each year, and extensive landlord licensing schemes, effective regulation remains a key priority for both officers and elected members. Following the adoption of a new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in July 2026, incorporating powers under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, the Council is committed to taking robust action against non-compliant landlords, although staffing challenges have impacted its ability to deliver the pace of change required.
Role focus: The two main functions/activities that will be the focus for successful candidates are:
- Responding to service requests including visits, the assessment of conditions and the identification of relevant enforcement options;
- Enforcement, either reactive as part of the outcome to a complaint visit or proactive, such as taking action in relation to an unlicensed property.
We need candidates to demonstrate their ability to carry out competent and thorough inspections, have a demonstrable knowledge of the full range of enforcement options that are available in a given scenario and, preferably to have experience in prosecution and/or CPN work as well as possessing excellent communication skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Explaining enforcement cases they have personally managed from inspection through to resolution.
- Demonstrating sound judgement about informal versus formal enforcement.
- Having demonstrable knowledge of the full range of enforcement options that are available in a given scenario.
- Preparing notices and enforcement documentation themselves.
- Being comfortable challenging landlords and managing difficult conversations.
- Understanding evidential standards and record keeping.
- Prioritising a demanding caseload without significant management oversight.
Essential Technical Experience – Private Sector Housing Requirement Minimum Level / experience:
- HHSRS inspections - Mandatory
- HMO inspections/enforcement - Mandatory
- Housing Act 2004 - Mandatory
- Serving Statutory Notices - Mandatory
- Civil penalties - Desirable
- Prosecution case preparation - Desirable
- Court/tribunal - Desirable
- Licensing Conditions enforcement - Desirable
- Managing complex service requests - Mandatory
Qualifications Minimum Level / experience:
- HHSRS - Mandatory
- BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or other relevant qualification.
Principal Enforcement Officer (BF5096) employer: Buckingham Futures
Buckingham Futures is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a flexible hybrid working arrangement, our team members enjoy the perfect balance of office and remote work, fostering collaboration while promoting personal well-being. Join us in the South West of England, where your expertise in property asset management will be valued and rewarded, making a meaningful impact on our Corporate Landlord Asset Strategy Team.
