Private Sector Housing and Enforcement Officer in Milton Keynes

Job Reference mkc/TP/237/2107

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent, Part time – 18.5 hours per week

Working Hours: 37

Location: Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date: 02/08/2026

Job Category: Customer Service

Service Area: Customer and Community Services – Head of Service – Regulatory

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits – most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. There is also a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the National Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award‑winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low‑cost bike purchase scheme, high‑street discounts, and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary‑sacrifice car scheme – eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card – employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home, while ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Managers designate which category a role falls into based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a part‑time Private Sector Housing and Enforcement Officer to join our dedicated team at Milton Keynes City Council.

This is a rewarding role where your work will directly improve housing standards and protect residents across our city.

The private sector housing team is responsible for regulating the standards of accommodation in the private rented sector, including carrying out the council’s statutory duties under the Housing Act 2004 and the Renters Rights Act 2025.

We inspect properties for hazards, take enforcement action against landlords and property owners to rectify poor housing standards, and license houses in multiple occupation. Our work ensures the safety of tenants in the private rented sector and the provision of good quality homes.

In this role you will investigate housing conditions, enforce legislation, and work alongside partners to achieve safe and compliant housing across Milton Keynes.

This role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home‑based roles require a minimum of one day per week working from the office or site.

This is a part‑time role – 18.5 hours per week.

Interviews for this role will be held on 11th to 13th August.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

Undertake investigations into private sector housing conditions to ensure properties meet health, safety and energy efficiency standards.

Carry out inspections and audits, taking appropriate action where hazards or breaches are identified.

Deliver enforcement action to secure compliance with housing legislation, including preparing and serving legal notices.

Prepare evidence and represent the council in legal proceedings, including attending court or tribunal hearings where required.

Identify and regulate houses in multiple occupation, ensuring licensing requirements and safety standards are met.

Investigate empty properties and take appropriate steps to bring them back into use, supporting wider work to reduce homelessness.

Manage a varied caseload, maintaining accurate records and working to deadlines and service standards.

Work in partnership with a range of stakeholders, including councillors, emergency services and internal teams.

Ideal Candidate

Experience within housing or environmental health may already be in place, with an interest in developing further expertise in enforcement and regulation.

An experienced enforcement professional could also bring transferable skills into a housing context where work has a clear impact on the community.

A natural problem solver, motivated by improving living conditions for others and making a difference for local people.

Confidence in working independently balanced with the ability to contribute positively within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Comfort in a varied role, bringing together investigation, decision making and partnership working across services.

Clear and confident communication skills are essential, particularly when handling complex or sensitive situations.

A strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivering high standards in all aspects of work.

Adaptability and openness to change, alongside a willingness to learn and continue developing professional knowledge and skills.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas.

We provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round‑the‑clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. Working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and, because of the size and scale of the organisation, there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.