Senior Licensing & Housing Enforcement Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Are you a good problem solver? Do you have experience in private sector housing enforcement and regulation? Do you have a flair for improving housing standards?

The role involves:

• Working as part of a team and independently to improve the standard of the private sector housing stock in the borough.
• Proactively identifying and issuing licenses for residential accommodation.
• Improving poor living conditions and enforcing statutory provisions as an Authorised Officer under the Council’s scheme of delegations.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous holiday allowance.
• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Flexible working and family friendly policies.
• Season ticket and bicycle loans.
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships.

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, 1 Catford Rd, London SE6 4RU but operates a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

We’re looking for someone who is substantially experienced in investigating and enforcing housing standards in the private rented sector alongside delivering and enforcing HMO and selective licensing schemes in line with local policy and national housing legislation. You will hold a HHSRS qualification (or another relevant qualification) and have detailed knowledge of housing legislation, property construction, building regulations, planning requirements, disrepair, property maintenance, landlord and tenant rights and the effects of housing conditions on health.

In return, we’ll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.

Further information and Special conditions:

• All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
• Relevant HHSRS qualification (or another relevant qualification) is needed.
• The job is subject to a basic DBS check.
• Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
• The post is subject to a DBS.

Closing date: Thursday 7th May 2026, 23:59. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.