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Additional information

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.

Benefits and more information:

In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.

The Role

Regulatory Services Housing Enforcement: Southwark Council is committed to safeguarding the community and ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant housing. Our Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the borough’s living standards through education, engagement and rigorous enforcement. The team is also responsible one of the largest discretionary licensing schemes in London.

Are you passionate about safeguarding your community and improving housing standards? Do you want to lead in one of London's most ambitious Private Sector Housing Enforcement Teams? Southwark Council is expanding its team, offering you the opportunity to make a real difference while investing in your own professional growth.

Why Join Southwark Council?
We are committed to creating safe, healthy, and compliant housing for our residents. As a Principal Enforcement Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of enhancing living standards through education, engagement, and enforcement. You’ll also contribute to one of the largest discretionary licensing schemes in London.

At Southwark, we invest in our people, providing tailored learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role and grow your career.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Acting as a specialist in housing enforcement, using your expertise to handle complex cases and mentor team members.
  • Investigating housing complaints, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
  • Leading enforcement actions, from issuing notices to preparing legal cases and providing expert evidence in court.
  • Building partnerships with key agencies, including the Police, Fire Brigade, and HMRC, to tackle housing challenges collaboratively.
  • Supporting the development of enforcement officers and contributing to strategic improvements in the team.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A strong background in private sector housing enforcement and licensing, with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
  • Expertise in managing complex caseloads and enforcing housing legislation.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to engage with diverse stakeholders and present findings effectively.
  • A proactive and innovative mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to residents.
  • A passion for mentoring and supporting colleagues, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Why This Role?
Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. You’ll work in a vibrant and diverse borough, contributing to a safer and healthier community.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in shaping the future of our private rented housing in Southwark. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact.

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Recruitment timetable

Closing date: Sunday 23 February 2025

 

Interviews: Commence from mid March 2025

 

 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

 

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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