Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full-time position, 36 hours per week. The duties of this post may involve working outside normal working hours.

Salary
£57,495 per annum

About the Role
Do you see yourself using your housing enforcement expertise to protect residents and improve standards across the private rented sector? Can you use your knowledge of housing legislation to tackle complex cases and deliver meaningful outcomes for local communities? Does the idea of joining one of London's leading local authorities and helping shape a fairer, safer borough excite you? If yes, we have the perfect role for you! Our Housing Enforcement Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Principal Enforcement Officer to join our amazing team and help make a difference today. Working within Regulatory Services, you will play a key role in protecting residents, improving housing standards, and supporting robust enforcement activity across the borough.

As a Principal Enforcement Officer, you will provide specialist expertise within the Private Sector Housing Enforcement and Licensing Team, taking a leading role in investigating breaches of housing legislation and ensuring appropriate enforcement action is taken where required. You will lead on complex housing enforcement cases and investigations, provide expert guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders, mentor and support junior officers and trainees, work collaboratively with partner agencies including the Police and London Fire Brigade, represent the council in court proceedings, tribunals and public inquiries, contribute to service development, performance improvement and policy implementation, and help ensure the private rented sector within Southwark is safe, compliant and well managed.

Experience
- Demonstrable experience within Private Sector Housing Enforcement.
- Experience undertaking investigations and taking enforcement action in accordance with relevant legislation and enforcement protocols.
- Experience preparing legal documentation and presenting evidence in court.
- Strong stakeholder management and partnership-working skills.
- The ability to manage a complex and demanding caseload effectively.

About you
- Knowledgeable and proactive enforcement professional with a passion for protecting residents and delivering excellent regulatory services.
- Confidence to provide specialist advice and support to colleagues and partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- In-depth knowledge of housing enforcement legislation, including tenancy-related enforcement matters.