Private Sector Housing Enforcement & Tenancy Liaison Officer in Tamworth

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

REGULATORY SERVICES, COMMUNITY SAFETY & PARTNERSHIPS

Private Sector Housing Enforcement

& Tenancy Liaison Officer

£35,570 to £40,444 per annum

plus essential car user allowance

Hybrid working contract

37 hours per week

Temporary contract up to 18 months

Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well‑connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Tamworth Borough Council’s private sector housing team to play a key role in improving housing standards across the borough.

Reporting directly to the private sector housing team leader, you will deliver the Council's statutory private sector housing enforcement and tenancy regulation functions. You will investigate poor housing conditions, unlawful practices and tenancy‑related complaints within the private rented sector, taking proportionate and effective enforcement action to protect residents and improve housing standards.

The role will involve working closely with landlords, tenants, housing solutions colleagues, legal services and external partners to resolve complex housing issues, prevent homelessness and ensure compliance with housing legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of residents while working in a challenging and rewarding regulatory environment

To deliver the role you will need:

• Experience of working in private sector housing or a relevant regulatory, enforcement or housing environment.
• Experience of investigating and progressing enforcement cases.
• Experience of preparing cases for legal proceedings, tribunals or court action.
• Evidence of effective partnership working within a multi‑agency environment. Knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004, Housing Act 1988, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Protection from Eviction Act 1977 and Renters' Rights Act 2025.
• Understanding of housing enforcement practice, investigation techniques and evidential standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload. Ability to analyse information, make sound decisions and apply proportionate enforcement solutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience. Housing Health and Safety Rating System qualification.
• Ability to use a wide range of ICT applications and case management systems

The role will include:

• Investigating complaints relating to disrepair, poor housing conditions and breaches of housing legislation.
• Conducting inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Preparing schedules of work and serving statutory notices.
• Monitoring compliance and undertaking enforcement action where necessary.
• Investigating unlawful eviction, harassment, discrimination, retaliatory eviction and unlawful rent increases.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance to landlords and tenants.
• Preparing evidence and case files for civil penalties, prosecutions, cautions and Rent Repayment Orders.
• Representing the Council at court and tribunal hearings where required.
• Working with housing solutions colleagues to prevent homelessness arising from private rented sector issues.
• Supporting landlord engagement initiatives, forums and awareness campaigns.
• Assisting with HMO licensing and other private sector housing regulatory functions.
• Supporting the development of housing strategy, enforcement policy and private sector housing initiatives.

This is a hybrid working contract with a requirement to undertake site inspections, property visits and meetings across the borough. The post holder will be designated as an essential car user.

We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non‑contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mel Bramich Private Sector Housing on 01827 709388 or Lisa Hall, CSP and ASB Manager on 07588 591365.

If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 14 October 2026

Interviews 5 November 2026

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We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.

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