We're recruiting an experienced Housing Officer to join a local authority housing service delivering a high-quality, customer-focused housing management service across a diverse borough. This role offers the opportunity to manage a patch-based caseload, supporting council tenants and leaseholders across tenancy management, rent enforcement, anti-social behaviour, estate management and customer engagement. You'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary housing team, helping to maintain standards across the council's housing stock while supporting residents to sustain their tenancies. The Role Deliver a comprehensive housing management service to council tenants and leaseholders across a defined patch. Act as a key point of contact for residents, responding to enquiries in person, in writing and by telephone within corporate timescales. Manage tenancy and leasehold issues including tenancy sign-ups, mutual exchanges, succession, assignments, transfers and right to buy enquiries. Implement rent arrears recovery procedures, including liaison with Legal Services and attendance at court hearings and evictions where required. Manage and respond to complaints and anti-social behaviour cases, using a professional and proportionate approach, including prevention, mediation and enforcement action. Capture, prioritise and initiate action on tenancy management issues, working with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues effectively. Monitor estate services including caretaking, grounds maintenance, refuse collection, cleaning, repairs and parking enforcement, escalating concerns where standards are not met. Manage empty properties, including coordinating repairs, arranging viewings and completing tenancy sign-ups to minimise void loss. Provide comprehensive advice to tenants and leaseholders on housing services, tenancy conditions and council policies. Work closely with tenants' and residents' associations and attend meetings, including occasional out-of-hours meetings where required. Carry out home visits and estate inspections to assess issues, support residents and ensure tenancy compliance. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across housing management and rent systems in line with information governance requirements. Work collaboratively with rent, ASB and specialist housing teams to deliver joined-up housing services. Key Requirements Experience delivering housing management services within a local authority or social housing environment. Strong understanding of housing management, tenancy enforcement and estate-based service delivery. Knowledge of housing and related public sector legislation and policy frameworks. Experience managing rent arrears, anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches. Awareness of welfare benefits and the impact on rent sustainability. Experience working in a pressured, customer-facing environment with vulnerable residents. Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional letter writing and resident engagement. Confident using housing management systems and standard IT packages (Word, Excel, email). Understanding of diversity, equalities and the needs of minority communities. Willingness and ability to carry out home visits, estate inspections and work occasional out-of-hours as required. Full UK Driving License and access to a car What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Officers, Neighbourhood Officers and Housing Management professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in the housing recruitment market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
19/01/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced Housing Officer to join a local authority housing service delivering a high-quality, customer-focused housing management service across a diverse borough. This role offers the opportunity to manage a patch-based caseload, supporting council tenants and leaseholders across tenancy management, rent enforcement, anti-social behaviour, estate management and customer engagement. You'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary housing team, helping to maintain standards across the council's housing stock while supporting residents to sustain their tenancies. The Role Deliver a comprehensive housing management service to council tenants and leaseholders across a defined patch. Act as a key point of contact for residents, responding to enquiries in person, in writing and by telephone within corporate timescales. Manage tenancy and leasehold issues including tenancy sign-ups, mutual exchanges, succession, assignments, transfers and right to buy enquiries. Implement rent arrears recovery procedures, including liaison with Legal Services and attendance at court hearings and evictions where required. Manage and respond to complaints and anti-social behaviour cases, using a professional and proportionate approach, including prevention, mediation and enforcement action. Capture, prioritise and initiate action on tenancy management issues, working with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues effectively. Monitor estate services including caretaking, grounds maintenance, refuse collection, cleaning, repairs and parking enforcement, escalating concerns where standards are not met. Manage empty properties, including coordinating repairs, arranging viewings and completing tenancy sign-ups to minimise void loss. Provide comprehensive advice to tenants and leaseholders on housing services, tenancy conditions and council policies. Work closely with tenants' and residents' associations and attend meetings, including occasional out-of-hours meetings where required. Carry out home visits and estate inspections to assess issues, support residents and ensure tenancy compliance. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across housing management and rent systems in line with information governance requirements. Work collaboratively with rent, ASB and specialist housing teams to deliver joined-up housing services. Key Requirements Experience delivering housing management services within a local authority or social housing environment. Strong understanding of housing management, tenancy enforcement and estate-based service delivery. Knowledge of housing and related public sector legislation and policy frameworks. Experience managing rent arrears, anti-social behaviour and tenancy breaches. Awareness of welfare benefits and the impact on rent sustainability. Experience working in a pressured, customer-facing environment with vulnerable residents. Ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional letter writing and resident engagement. Confident using housing management systems and standard IT packages (Word, Excel, email). Understanding of diversity, equalities and the needs of minority communities. Willingness and ability to carry out home visits, estate inspections and work occasional out-of-hours as required. Full UK Driving License and access to a car What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Officers, Neighbourhood Officers and Housing Management professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in the housing recruitment market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Director of Town Planning and Building Control on a 6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension. The Role We are seeking an exceptional Director of Town Planning and Building Control to provide strategic leadership and drive excellence across our Planning and Building Control services. This is a high-profile leadership role, shaping client's built environment and ensuring that our City Plan delivers on its ambitions for sustainable growth, high-quality urban design, and resident-focused service delivery. As the client's Chief Planning Officer, you will act as the organisation's leading expert on planning policy, development management, planning enforcement, infrastructure planning, and building control. Your leadership will help enhance client's reputation as a world-class city while delivering sustainable and inclusive development. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and future direction for Planning and Building Control services, ensuring innovation and a customer-centric approach. City Plan Implementation: Lead the delivery of client's City Plan, ensuring planning policies align with the client's strategic objectives. Regulatory and Policy Expertise: Act as the client's Planning expert, providing strategic advice to senior leaders, and external partners. High-Quality Urban Design: Promote a safe, well-planned, economically successful, and socially inclusive city, acting as a champion for sustainable development. Operational Excellence: Oversee Development Management, Planning Enforcement, Infrastructure Planning, and Building Control, ensuring high standards and compliance with legislation. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with Councillors, developers, private sector partners, and public agencies to influence client's future. Budget and Resource Management: Lead a £2 million staffing budget, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. Leadership and Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of approximately 150 employees, fostering an inclusive and accountable culture. If this sounds good to you, please apply or call us directly for more information.
19/01/2026
Full time
Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Director of Town Planning and Building Control on a 6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension. The Role We are seeking an exceptional Director of Town Planning and Building Control to provide strategic leadership and drive excellence across our Planning and Building Control services. This is a high-profile leadership role, shaping client's built environment and ensuring that our City Plan delivers on its ambitions for sustainable growth, high-quality urban design, and resident-focused service delivery. As the client's Chief Planning Officer, you will act as the organisation's leading expert on planning policy, development management, planning enforcement, infrastructure planning, and building control. Your leadership will help enhance client's reputation as a world-class city while delivering sustainable and inclusive development. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and future direction for Planning and Building Control services, ensuring innovation and a customer-centric approach. City Plan Implementation: Lead the delivery of client's City Plan, ensuring planning policies align with the client's strategic objectives. Regulatory and Policy Expertise: Act as the client's Planning expert, providing strategic advice to senior leaders, and external partners. High-Quality Urban Design: Promote a safe, well-planned, economically successful, and socially inclusive city, acting as a champion for sustainable development. Operational Excellence: Oversee Development Management, Planning Enforcement, Infrastructure Planning, and Building Control, ensuring high standards and compliance with legislation. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with Councillors, developers, private sector partners, and public agencies to influence client's future. Budget and Resource Management: Lead a £2 million staffing budget, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. Leadership and Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of approximately 150 employees, fostering an inclusive and accountable culture. If this sounds good to you, please apply or call us directly for more information.
We're recruiting an experienced and highly capable Senior Private Sector Housing Officer to join a Specialist Services team within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner with strong enforcement experience to manage complex private sector housing cases and take a lead role in driving compliance and improving housing standards. You'll work across a varied and challenging caseload, acting as a subject-matter expert within Private Sector Housing. The role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to enforcement activity, service improvement and quality assurance across regulatory services. The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office and two days working from home. The successful candidate will be required to carry out site inspections and must therefore have access to their own vehicle. The Role Manage complex and contentious private sector housing cases, inspections and applications, acting as the single point of contact for landlords, tenants and stakeholders. Carry out HMO licensing inspections, including assessment of licence applications, conditions and compliance. Prepare and serve Notices of Intention, licence documentation and related statutory notices. Undertake HHSRS assessments, including the assessment of hazards such as damp and mould. Carry out property inspections, investigations and site visits, gathering evidence and preparing case files for formal enforcement action. Serve Improvement Notices and take enforcement action in line with legislation and council policy. Calculate and apply Civil Penalty fines where appropriate, including preparation of supporting documentation. Deliver specialist advice, investigation and enforcement activity in line with statutory requirements, professional codes of practice and best practice guidance. Attend court, hearings or panels as required and present evidence on behalf of the authority. Provide technical guidance and professional advice to colleagues, caseworkers and customer service teams. Work collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, agencies and stakeholders. Maintain accurate and compliant records across all relevant systems in line with data protection requirements. Contribute specialist input to projects, policy development, service improvement and quality assurance activity. Actively support performance management, reporting and service planning within Private Sector Housing. Participate in emergency planning, election duties and occasional out-of-hours work where required. Key Requirements Proven experience working at a senior level within Private Sector Housing. Strong experience carrying out HMO licensing inspections and managing licensing processes. Demonstrable experience serving Notices of Intention, licences and statutory notices. Proficiency in completing HHSRS assessments, including identifying and assessing damp and mould hazards. Experience serving Improvement Notices and undertaking formal enforcement action. Experience calculating and applying Civil Penalty fines. Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, enforcement powers and regulatory frameworks. Experience managing complex casework, inspections and investigations with minimal supervision. Ability to prepare reports, evidence files and attend court or formal hearings where required. Confident using specialist housing and customer service systems to manage cases and maintain accurate records. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and exercise sound professional judgement. Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience within Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health or a related discipline. Ability to work on a hybrid basis with three days per week in the office. Access to a vehicle to carry out inspections and site visits. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health and Enforcement professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
17/01/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced and highly capable Senior Private Sector Housing Officer to join a Specialist Services team within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior practitioner with strong enforcement experience to manage complex private sector housing cases and take a lead role in driving compliance and improving housing standards. You'll work across a varied and challenging caseload, acting as a subject-matter expert within Private Sector Housing. The role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to enforcement activity, service improvement and quality assurance across regulatory services. The role will be delivered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week in the office and two days working from home. The successful candidate will be required to carry out site inspections and must therefore have access to their own vehicle. The Role Manage complex and contentious private sector housing cases, inspections and applications, acting as the single point of contact for landlords, tenants and stakeholders. Carry out HMO licensing inspections, including assessment of licence applications, conditions and compliance. Prepare and serve Notices of Intention, licence documentation and related statutory notices. Undertake HHSRS assessments, including the assessment of hazards such as damp and mould. Carry out property inspections, investigations and site visits, gathering evidence and preparing case files for formal enforcement action. Serve Improvement Notices and take enforcement action in line with legislation and council policy. Calculate and apply Civil Penalty fines where appropriate, including preparation of supporting documentation. Deliver specialist advice, investigation and enforcement activity in line with statutory requirements, professional codes of practice and best practice guidance. Attend court, hearings or panels as required and present evidence on behalf of the authority. Provide technical guidance and professional advice to colleagues, caseworkers and customer service teams. Work collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners, agencies and stakeholders. Maintain accurate and compliant records across all relevant systems in line with data protection requirements. Contribute specialist input to projects, policy development, service improvement and quality assurance activity. Actively support performance management, reporting and service planning within Private Sector Housing. Participate in emergency planning, election duties and occasional out-of-hours work where required. Key Requirements Proven experience working at a senior level within Private Sector Housing. Strong experience carrying out HMO licensing inspections and managing licensing processes. Demonstrable experience serving Notices of Intention, licences and statutory notices. Proficiency in completing HHSRS assessments, including identifying and assessing damp and mould hazards. Experience serving Improvement Notices and undertaking formal enforcement action. Experience calculating and applying Civil Penalty fines. Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, enforcement powers and regulatory frameworks. Experience managing complex casework, inspections and investigations with minimal supervision. Ability to prepare reports, evidence files and attend court or formal hearings where required. Confident using specialist housing and customer service systems to manage cases and maintain accurate records. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and exercise sound professional judgement. Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience within Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health or a related discipline. Ability to work on a hybrid basis with three days per week in the office. Access to a vehicle to carry out inspections and site visits. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health and Enforcement professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Do you thrive in roles where you can ensure safe, compliant and high-quality buildings? This position offers the chance to apply your technical expertise, lead on regulatory compliance, and play a key role in protecting public safety through effective building control. The role Deliver application validation, plan assessments, site inspections and enforcement across all Building Regulations functions. Manage dangerous structures, unauthorised works and legal processes including notices, evidence and court attendance. Provide technical and regulatory advice to builders, professionals, departments and the public. Handle statutory duties such as street naming, EPB compliance, entertainment licensing and property surveys. Maintain accurate records, reports and audits while meeting performance targets and supporting continuous improvement. Support departmental collaboration, deputise for senior staff and supervise trainees/placements. Use relevant IT systems effectively and ensure full compliance with policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements. The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential Relevant qualification (HNC/HND, Degree) in a building-related discipline. OR full corporate membership of a recognised professional body (RIBA, CABE, CIOB, RICS). Relevant experience working as a Building Control Surveyor, Architect, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Builder, etc. Hold a full current driving license and have access to a form of transport or have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. What's in it for you? An annual salary £40-44K experience dependant Annual Leave - 35 days annually Hybrid working Flexible working hours To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on or on email at . MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs
15/01/2026
Full time
Do you thrive in roles where you can ensure safe, compliant and high-quality buildings? This position offers the chance to apply your technical expertise, lead on regulatory compliance, and play a key role in protecting public safety through effective building control. The role Deliver application validation, plan assessments, site inspections and enforcement across all Building Regulations functions. Manage dangerous structures, unauthorised works and legal processes including notices, evidence and court attendance. Provide technical and regulatory advice to builders, professionals, departments and the public. Handle statutory duties such as street naming, EPB compliance, entertainment licensing and property surveys. Maintain accurate records, reports and audits while meeting performance targets and supporting continuous improvement. Support departmental collaboration, deputise for senior staff and supervise trainees/placements. Use relevant IT systems effectively and ensure full compliance with policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements. The Person As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience: Essential Relevant qualification (HNC/HND, Degree) in a building-related discipline. OR full corporate membership of a recognised professional body (RIBA, CABE, CIOB, RICS). Relevant experience working as a Building Control Surveyor, Architect, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Builder, etc. Hold a full current driving license and have access to a form of transport or have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. What's in it for you? An annual salary £40-44K experience dependant Annual Leave - 35 days annually Hybrid working Flexible working hours To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on or on email at . MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Private Sector Housing Project Enforcement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To improve living standards and ensure statutory compliance with relevant building safety requirements. Undertake specific service improvement projects work which includes inspecting dwellings and proactive enforcement work for private sector housing. You will be responsible to: Inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Decent Homes Standard; including complex preparatory work, inspecting and certifying works in default, resolving disputes and undertaking associated technical and financial work including arranging interim and final stage payments. Prepare cases for prosecution and present evidence in court and Residential Property Tribunals. Investigate complex service requests concerning premises and persons, instigate action in accordance with regulation, including consultation with professionals, Departments and Agencies. Provide specialist advice to and oversee the work of colleagues and trainees, including providing appropriate training, mentoring, and supervision. Develop procedures and guidance documents and deputise for Senior staff during periods of absence. Attend and represent the Department/Council at a range of Council meetings, working parties, Appeals, Tribunals and County Court Appearances, including engaging the public, public bodies, businesses and other Agencies. As directed and supported by the Team Manager, take the role of Lead Officer on specific projects to improve service delivery. Skills and Experience: In depth experience of working within an Environmental Health (Private Sector Housing) role Able to consult, negotiate, persuade, influence and present to a wide range of professionals and members of the public Able to analyse complex situations eg, inspect and measure premises, evaluate building tenders, compile evidence and witness statements Able to plan and organise own and others workload to meet deadlines demonstrating effective time management and ability to work within a Team Able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and on the people with whom you are working In depth knowledge of Building construction and Building services In depth knowledge of Local Authority enforcement procedures Equivalent in depth relevant experience Registered by the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board as an EHO, EHP or CEHP and holding degree or diploma in Environmental Health About Us: Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
15/01/2026
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Private Sector Housing Project Enforcement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To improve living standards and ensure statutory compliance with relevant building safety requirements. Undertake specific service improvement projects work which includes inspecting dwellings and proactive enforcement work for private sector housing. You will be responsible to: Inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Decent Homes Standard; including complex preparatory work, inspecting and certifying works in default, resolving disputes and undertaking associated technical and financial work including arranging interim and final stage payments. Prepare cases for prosecution and present evidence in court and Residential Property Tribunals. Investigate complex service requests concerning premises and persons, instigate action in accordance with regulation, including consultation with professionals, Departments and Agencies. Provide specialist advice to and oversee the work of colleagues and trainees, including providing appropriate training, mentoring, and supervision. Develop procedures and guidance documents and deputise for Senior staff during periods of absence. Attend and represent the Department/Council at a range of Council meetings, working parties, Appeals, Tribunals and County Court Appearances, including engaging the public, public bodies, businesses and other Agencies. As directed and supported by the Team Manager, take the role of Lead Officer on specific projects to improve service delivery. Skills and Experience: In depth experience of working within an Environmental Health (Private Sector Housing) role Able to consult, negotiate, persuade, influence and present to a wide range of professionals and members of the public Able to analyse complex situations eg, inspect and measure premises, evaluate building tenders, compile evidence and witness statements Able to plan and organise own and others workload to meet deadlines demonstrating effective time management and ability to work within a Team Able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of discrimination on service delivery and on the people with whom you are working In depth knowledge of Building construction and Building services In depth knowledge of Local Authority enforcement procedures Equivalent in depth relevant experience Registered by the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board as an EHO, EHP or CEHP and holding degree or diploma in Environmental Health About Us: Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Supervise lower grade officers, inspect dwellings identify unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMO's) and undertake enforcement work for private sector housing. You will be responsible to: Supervise, provide specialist advice to and oversee the work of lower grade officers, including 1-2-1s and check-ins providing appropriate training and mentoring. Develop procedures and guidance documents and deputise for Senior staff during periods of absence. Inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with current legislation including, but not limited to: The Housing Act 2004 Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS), the Decent Homes Standard and HMO Regulations; , taking enforcement action for non-compliance, including complex preparatory work, inspecting and certifying works in default, resolving disputes and undertaking associated technical and financial work including arranging interim and final stage payments. Prepare cases for prosecution and present evidence in court and Residential Property Tribunals. Investigate complex service requests concerning premises and persons, instigate action in accordance with regulation, including consultation with professionals, Departments and Agencies. Attend and represent the Department/Council at a range of Council meetings, working parties, Appeals, Tribunals and County Court Appearances, including engaging the public, public bodies, businesses and other Agencies. As directed and supported by the Team Manager, take the role of Lead Officer on specific projects to improve service delivery. Skills and Experience: In depth experience of working within an Environmental Health (Private Sector Housing) Rogue Landlord role Experience of supervisory management within the relevant service area Able to consult, negotiate, persuade, influence and present to a wide range of professionals and members of the public Able to analyse complex situations eg, inspect and measure premises, evaluate building tenders, compile evidence and witness statements Able to produce written reports incorporating professional recommendations and judgements Able to plan and organise own and others workload to meet deadlines demonstrating effective time management and ability to work within a Team In depth knowledge of Building construction and Building services In depth knowledge of Local Authority enforcement procedures Equivalent in depth relevant experience Registered by the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board as an EHO, EHP or CEHP and holding degree or diploma in Environmental Health About Us: Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
15/01/2026
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Supervise lower grade officers, inspect dwellings identify unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMO's) and undertake enforcement work for private sector housing. You will be responsible to: Supervise, provide specialist advice to and oversee the work of lower grade officers, including 1-2-1s and check-ins providing appropriate training and mentoring. Develop procedures and guidance documents and deputise for Senior staff during periods of absence. Inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with current legislation including, but not limited to: The Housing Act 2004 Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS), the Decent Homes Standard and HMO Regulations; , taking enforcement action for non-compliance, including complex preparatory work, inspecting and certifying works in default, resolving disputes and undertaking associated technical and financial work including arranging interim and final stage payments. Prepare cases for prosecution and present evidence in court and Residential Property Tribunals. Investigate complex service requests concerning premises and persons, instigate action in accordance with regulation, including consultation with professionals, Departments and Agencies. Attend and represent the Department/Council at a range of Council meetings, working parties, Appeals, Tribunals and County Court Appearances, including engaging the public, public bodies, businesses and other Agencies. As directed and supported by the Team Manager, take the role of Lead Officer on specific projects to improve service delivery. Skills and Experience: In depth experience of working within an Environmental Health (Private Sector Housing) Rogue Landlord role Experience of supervisory management within the relevant service area Able to consult, negotiate, persuade, influence and present to a wide range of professionals and members of the public Able to analyse complex situations eg, inspect and measure premises, evaluate building tenders, compile evidence and witness statements Able to produce written reports incorporating professional recommendations and judgements Able to plan and organise own and others workload to meet deadlines demonstrating effective time management and ability to work within a Team In depth knowledge of Building construction and Building services In depth knowledge of Local Authority enforcement procedures Equivalent in depth relevant experience Registered by the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board as an EHO, EHP or CEHP and holding degree or diploma in Environmental Health About Us: Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
We're recruiting a proactive and compassionate Accommodation Solutions Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals and families in temporary accommodation to move towards long-term, stable housing solutions. You'll be part of a dedicated Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement Team, providing high-quality advice, ensuring accommodation suitability, resolving tenancy issues, and working with partners to deliver effective move-on options into private rented, social housing, or intermediate rent. The Role Place households into suitable temporary accommodation in line with policy, legal requirements, and the Homelessness Reduction Act. Conduct suitability assessments, tenancy audits, and property inspections to ensure compliance and safety. Support households to make informed choices, bid effectively for available housing, and access move-on options. Respond promptly to accommodation complaints, tenancy breaches, and enforcement issues, escalating where appropriate. Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Social Services, and external accommodation providers to manage placements and resolve complex cases. Prepare documentation and reports for legal proceedings, reviews, and internal panels. Monitor high-cost emergency accommodation placements and identify suitable, cost-effective move-on opportunities. Liaise with support services to provide wraparound care and make appropriate referrals for residents with additional needs. Manage inboxes, telephone enquiries, and correspondence from residents, elected members, MPs, and external advocates. Support service improvement by contributing to housing policy development, case reviews, and performance reporting. Key Requirements Proven experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or temporary accommodation services. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing pathways, and tenancy management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, landlords, and partners. Experience managing sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and empathy. Good IT skills and experience using housing management systems (e.g., Northgate, NEC, or similar). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities effectively. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills. A collaborative, resident-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
09/01/2026
Contract
We're recruiting a proactive and compassionate Accommodation Solutions Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals and families in temporary accommodation to move towards long-term, stable housing solutions. You'll be part of a dedicated Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement Team, providing high-quality advice, ensuring accommodation suitability, resolving tenancy issues, and working with partners to deliver effective move-on options into private rented, social housing, or intermediate rent. The Role Place households into suitable temporary accommodation in line with policy, legal requirements, and the Homelessness Reduction Act. Conduct suitability assessments, tenancy audits, and property inspections to ensure compliance and safety. Support households to make informed choices, bid effectively for available housing, and access move-on options. Respond promptly to accommodation complaints, tenancy breaches, and enforcement issues, escalating where appropriate. Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Social Services, and external accommodation providers to manage placements and resolve complex cases. Prepare documentation and reports for legal proceedings, reviews, and internal panels. Monitor high-cost emergency accommodation placements and identify suitable, cost-effective move-on opportunities. Liaise with support services to provide wraparound care and make appropriate referrals for residents with additional needs. Manage inboxes, telephone enquiries, and correspondence from residents, elected members, MPs, and external advocates. Support service improvement by contributing to housing policy development, case reviews, and performance reporting. Key Requirements Proven experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or temporary accommodation services. Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, housing pathways, and tenancy management. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, landlords, and partners. Experience managing sensitive and complex cases with professionalism and empathy. Good IT skills and experience using housing management systems (e.g., Northgate, NEC, or similar). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities effectively. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skills. A collaborative, resident-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
We're recruiting an experienced and motivated Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Officer. This is a key role within Housing Management services, responsible for addressing anti-social behaviour, improving quality of life for residents, and helping to build safer communities. You'll be working at the heart of neighbourhood services, taking ownership of complex ASB cases, supporting residents, and working with partners to deliver positive outcomes. The successful candidate would need to be in the office 4 days a week, with 1 day working from home. The Role Take ownership of and investigate a caseload of ASB reports, acting as the single point of contact for residents. Support both victims and perpetrators, taking prompt enforcement or preventative action, and working with partner agencies where appropriate. Prepare and present cases for legal proceedings, ensuring sufficient evidence is gathered and supporting witnesses in Court. Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed as part of a multi-agency approach, contributing to long-term solutions for affected residents. Contribute to estate action plans and design-out-crime initiatives to reduce nuisance, environmental crime, and ASB. Support delivery of the ASB communications strategy, raising awareness with colleagues, residents, and key partners. Develop initiatives to reduce and prevent ASB, tailored to estate profiles and key issues, with a focus on resident satisfaction. Respond to Members' Enquiries and complaints linked to ASB cases, ensuring clear, empathetic communication. Contribute to upskilling Neighbourhood Management teams through best practice sharing, learning sessions, and joint working. Key Requirements Professional qualification relevant to ASB and housing or significant experience within social housing and ASB. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, landlord obligations, and ASB legal tools. Experience preparing and presenting cases in Court, including knowledge of civil proceedings. Demonstrable experience of working in housing, delivering services to residents, and managing ASB cases. Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support vulnerable residents. Organised and able to manage a varied workload, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines. Experience of working within a local authority or housing provider, including engaging with Councillors, MPs, and other stakeholders. Confident IT user with proficiency in Microsoft Office. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
09/01/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced and motivated Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Officer. This is a key role within Housing Management services, responsible for addressing anti-social behaviour, improving quality of life for residents, and helping to build safer communities. You'll be working at the heart of neighbourhood services, taking ownership of complex ASB cases, supporting residents, and working with partners to deliver positive outcomes. The successful candidate would need to be in the office 4 days a week, with 1 day working from home. The Role Take ownership of and investigate a caseload of ASB reports, acting as the single point of contact for residents. Support both victims and perpetrators, taking prompt enforcement or preventative action, and working with partner agencies where appropriate. Prepare and present cases for legal proceedings, ensuring sufficient evidence is gathered and supporting witnesses in Court. Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed as part of a multi-agency approach, contributing to long-term solutions for affected residents. Contribute to estate action plans and design-out-crime initiatives to reduce nuisance, environmental crime, and ASB. Support delivery of the ASB communications strategy, raising awareness with colleagues, residents, and key partners. Develop initiatives to reduce and prevent ASB, tailored to estate profiles and key issues, with a focus on resident satisfaction. Respond to Members' Enquiries and complaints linked to ASB cases, ensuring clear, empathetic communication. Contribute to upskilling Neighbourhood Management teams through best practice sharing, learning sessions, and joint working. Key Requirements Professional qualification relevant to ASB and housing or significant experience within social housing and ASB. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, landlord obligations, and ASB legal tools. Experience preparing and presenting cases in Court, including knowledge of civil proceedings. Demonstrable experience of working in housing, delivering services to residents, and managing ASB cases. Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support vulnerable residents. Organised and able to manage a varied workload, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines. Experience of working within a local authority or housing provider, including engaging with Councillors, MPs, and other stakeholders. Confident IT user with proficiency in Microsoft Office. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
We're recruiting an experienced and highly driven Housing Enforcement Manager to lead a specialist Private Sector Housing enforcement service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior enforcement professional with strong leadership experience, extensive regulatory knowledge, and a passion for improving housing standards in the private rented sector. You'll play a pivotal role in developing, directing and managing a complex Housing Enforcement Service, using a balanced approach of advice, licensing, intelligence-led interventions and robust enforcement action. The role is key to driving sustained improvements in landlord behaviour, tackling rogue landlords, and ensuring private sector housing is safe, compliant and fit for purpose. The Role Lead and manage a complex Housing Enforcement Service, ensuring effective use of advice, licensing, risk-based interventions and enforcement powers. Drive improvements in housing conditions across the private rented sector and influence positive, long-term behaviour change among landlords and agents. Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary enforcement team, ensuring high performance, effective supervision and consistent service delivery. Oversee all enforcement activity including civil penalties, prosecutions, rent repayment orders, works in default and management orders. Lead on the licensing and regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), including compliance, monitoring and enforcement. Work collaboratively with Housing Options, Advice services and Social Lettings teams to support homelessness prevention and tenancy sustainment. Manage service budgets, income generation and cost recovery, ensuring value for money and financial sustainability. Develop, review and implement policies, procedures and service improvements in line with legislation and best practice. Provide specialist advice to senior officers, elected members and colleagues on housing enforcement, legislation and case law. Represent the council at local, regional and sub-regional forums, promoting partnership working and intelligence sharing. Respond to complaints, Member enquiries, FOI requests and MP correspondence relating to enforcement activity. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and corporate governance requirements. Contribute to wider strategic initiatives aimed at improving housing standards and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation. Key Requirements Proven experience managing a complex Housing Enforcement or Private Sector Housing service within a local authority. HHSRS accreditation is essential. Extensive experience leading housing enforcement activity, including civil penalties, prosecutions and rent repayment orders. Strong working knowledge of housing, environmental health and enforcement legislation, including HMO licensing. Experience managing and developing high-performing teams in a regulatory or enforcement environment. Strong understanding of performance management, service planning and financial management. Experience working with elected members, senior stakeholders and partner organisations. Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills. Ability to interpret complex legislation and provide clear professional advice. Qualified Environmental Health Officer or equivalent relevant professional qualification. Full UK driving licence or access to suitable transport. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Private Sector Housing and Enforcement professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
08/01/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced and highly driven Housing Enforcement Manager to lead a specialist Private Sector Housing enforcement service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior enforcement professional with strong leadership experience, extensive regulatory knowledge, and a passion for improving housing standards in the private rented sector. You'll play a pivotal role in developing, directing and managing a complex Housing Enforcement Service, using a balanced approach of advice, licensing, intelligence-led interventions and robust enforcement action. The role is key to driving sustained improvements in landlord behaviour, tackling rogue landlords, and ensuring private sector housing is safe, compliant and fit for purpose. The Role Lead and manage a complex Housing Enforcement Service, ensuring effective use of advice, licensing, risk-based interventions and enforcement powers. Drive improvements in housing conditions across the private rented sector and influence positive, long-term behaviour change among landlords and agents. Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary enforcement team, ensuring high performance, effective supervision and consistent service delivery. Oversee all enforcement activity including civil penalties, prosecutions, rent repayment orders, works in default and management orders. Lead on the licensing and regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), including compliance, monitoring and enforcement. Work collaboratively with Housing Options, Advice services and Social Lettings teams to support homelessness prevention and tenancy sustainment. Manage service budgets, income generation and cost recovery, ensuring value for money and financial sustainability. Develop, review and implement policies, procedures and service improvements in line with legislation and best practice. Provide specialist advice to senior officers, elected members and colleagues on housing enforcement, legislation and case law. Represent the council at local, regional and sub-regional forums, promoting partnership working and intelligence sharing. Respond to complaints, Member enquiries, FOI requests and MP correspondence relating to enforcement activity. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and corporate governance requirements. Contribute to wider strategic initiatives aimed at improving housing standards and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation. Key Requirements Proven experience managing a complex Housing Enforcement or Private Sector Housing service within a local authority. HHSRS accreditation is essential. Extensive experience leading housing enforcement activity, including civil penalties, prosecutions and rent repayment orders. Strong working knowledge of housing, environmental health and enforcement legislation, including HMO licensing. Experience managing and developing high-performing teams in a regulatory or enforcement environment. Strong understanding of performance management, service planning and financial management. Experience working with elected members, senior stakeholders and partner organisations. Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills. Ability to interpret complex legislation and provide clear professional advice. Qualified Environmental Health Officer or equivalent relevant professional qualification. Full UK driving licence or access to suitable transport. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Private Sector Housing and Enforcement professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Overview of the role: To support the Head of Development Management and Enforcement by leading on all planning enforcement functions. 3-6 Direct reports across enforcement team Responsibilities and Duties Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines. Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for senior colleagues in staffing matters as required. Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans, performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead Planning officers and Managers as required. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service. Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where needed. Take responsibility for personal development and continuous improvement to develop a thorough understanding of current issues, processes, legislation or systems. If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or (phone number removed) or with an updated CV. Referral Scheme If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to 500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
08/01/2026
Contract
Overview of the role: To support the Head of Development Management and Enforcement by leading on all planning enforcement functions. 3-6 Direct reports across enforcement team Responsibilities and Duties Support senior colleagues and Managers in the Planning Service with all day-to-day operations within the framework of delegated authority and operational guidelines. Supervise, mentor and/or direct assigned staff, and deputise for senior colleagues in staffing matters as required. Support the preparation and maintenance of Personal Development Plans, performance appraisals and reviews for all assigned staff. Annually review job descriptions and to ensure records are kept of all training and development undertaken by staff within the team. Mentoring other team members and deputising for the Lead Planning officers and Managers as required. Ensuring the highest levels of customer service. Support initiatives and all aspects of process improvement and systems review where needed. Take responsibility for personal development and continuous improvement to develop a thorough understanding of current issues, processes, legislation or systems. If you are interested in this role, please contact Josh Draycott on or (phone number removed) or with an updated CV. Referral Scheme If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer up to 500 in vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.
Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Registered Building Inspector to join their team. This role operates within the confines of Class 2A criteria and focuses on ensuring compliance with current Building Regulations, the Building Act 1984, allied legislation, and technical standards. This is a vital position within the building control service, intended for a committed professional eager to uphold high regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Class 2B - Class 2F projects under supervision, including new applications, regularisation, and reversion applications. Maintain accurate records for plan appraisals and site inspections. Carry out remedial and enforcement actions as directed by senior Registered Building Inspectors. Assist the Principal Registered Building Inspectors and Team Manager in the provision of the Building Control service. Support and supervise Class 1 Registered Building Inspectors, delegating plan checking, site inspections, and other duties as appropriate. Progress applications and make recommendations for action and decisions leading to the issue of completion certificates by senior officers. Work in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Registered Building Inspectors. Job Requirements Must be a Class 2A Registered Building Inspector, minimum. Experience with managing caseloads within Class 2 criteria. Understanding of current Building Regulations, Building Act 1984, and allied legislation. Capability to manage, support, and supervise junior inspectors. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and documentation. If you are a structured, detail-oriented professional who meets the above criteria, apply now.
23/12/2025
Contract
Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Registered Building Inspector to join their team. This role operates within the confines of Class 2A criteria and focuses on ensuring compliance with current Building Regulations, the Building Act 1984, allied legislation, and technical standards. This is a vital position within the building control service, intended for a committed professional eager to uphold high regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Class 2B - Class 2F projects under supervision, including new applications, regularisation, and reversion applications. Maintain accurate records for plan appraisals and site inspections. Carry out remedial and enforcement actions as directed by senior Registered Building Inspectors. Assist the Principal Registered Building Inspectors and Team Manager in the provision of the Building Control service. Support and supervise Class 1 Registered Building Inspectors, delegating plan checking, site inspections, and other duties as appropriate. Progress applications and make recommendations for action and decisions leading to the issue of completion certificates by senior officers. Work in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Registered Building Inspectors. Job Requirements Must be a Class 2A Registered Building Inspector, minimum. Experience with managing caseloads within Class 2 criteria. Understanding of current Building Regulations, Building Act 1984, and allied legislation. Capability to manage, support, and supervise junior inspectors. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and documentation. If you are a structured, detail-oriented professional who meets the above criteria, apply now.
Senior Enforcement Officer - Safer Estates Location: St. Helens / Warrington / Liverpool Salary: 39,743 per annum Contract: 6-month fixed-term We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Senior Enforcement Officer to join the Safer Estates team within a respected housing organisation. This is a 6-month fixed-term role focused on managing anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases and supporting the delivery of a high-quality enforcement service to residents. About the Role: As Senior Enforcement Officer, you will play a lead role in overseeing the allocation and progression of ASB cases across the Safer Estates team. You will audit and monitor workloads, provide support on complex issues, and help maintain service standards across the business. This is a key leadership position involving cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: Allocate ASB cases and monitor team workloads to ensure timely, effective resolution Conduct regular audits and quality checks on case management Support staff with complex or sensitive cases, providing guidance on legal frameworks and internal policies Liaise with departments and partner agencies to enhance service delivery and community outcomes Manage team performance through one-to-ones, coaching, and development plans Support legal processes by preparing accurate documentation, notices, and evidence Generate performance reports from the QL Housing Management system Attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally where required Requirements: Proven experience managing ASB cases and knowledge of relevant policies and legislation Strong leadership skills, including team management and performance oversight Experience working in a customer-facing or housing enforcement environment Ability to analyse workloads, identify service improvements, and implement effective solutions Confident communicator, capable of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders Competent in report writing and data analysis using housing management systems (preferably QL) Experience preparing legal documents related to enforcement and tenancy breaches Pre-Employment Checks: Right to work verification Reference checks Qualification verification Occupational health questionnaire DBS check (if required for the role) Completion of new starter documentation This is a great opportunity to join a professional and collaborative team committed to safer communities and excellent service standards. If you are passionate about housing enforcement and supporting neighbourhoods to thrive, we want to hear from you. If you are interested, please get in touch today with our specialist Georgia on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Building Careers UK are specialist in Construction & Property recruitment. BCUK acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. INDC
26/08/2025
Contract
Senior Enforcement Officer - Safer Estates Location: St. Helens / Warrington / Liverpool Salary: 39,743 per annum Contract: 6-month fixed-term We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Senior Enforcement Officer to join the Safer Estates team within a respected housing organisation. This is a 6-month fixed-term role focused on managing anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases and supporting the delivery of a high-quality enforcement service to residents. About the Role: As Senior Enforcement Officer, you will play a lead role in overseeing the allocation and progression of ASB cases across the Safer Estates team. You will audit and monitor workloads, provide support on complex issues, and help maintain service standards across the business. This is a key leadership position involving cross-functional collaboration and external stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: Allocate ASB cases and monitor team workloads to ensure timely, effective resolution Conduct regular audits and quality checks on case management Support staff with complex or sensitive cases, providing guidance on legal frameworks and internal policies Liaise with departments and partner agencies to enhance service delivery and community outcomes Manage team performance through one-to-ones, coaching, and development plans Support legal processes by preparing accurate documentation, notices, and evidence Generate performance reports from the QL Housing Management system Attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally where required Requirements: Proven experience managing ASB cases and knowledge of relevant policies and legislation Strong leadership skills, including team management and performance oversight Experience working in a customer-facing or housing enforcement environment Ability to analyse workloads, identify service improvements, and implement effective solutions Confident communicator, capable of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders Competent in report writing and data analysis using housing management systems (preferably QL) Experience preparing legal documents related to enforcement and tenancy breaches Pre-Employment Checks: Right to work verification Reference checks Qualification verification Occupational health questionnaire DBS check (if required for the role) Completion of new starter documentation This is a great opportunity to join a professional and collaborative team committed to safer communities and excellent service standards. If you are passionate about housing enforcement and supporting neighbourhoods to thrive, we want to hear from you. If you are interested, please get in touch today with our specialist Georgia on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Building Careers UK are specialist in Construction & Property recruitment. BCUK acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. INDC
A local authority based in Nuneaton are looking for a Senior Technical Officer to join their team. This is an ongoing temporary contract.
The main purpose of the role is to deliver a private sector housing standards inspection and improvements service to comply with the council's statutory duties and policies.
Undertaking the statutory Housing Health and Safety Ratings assessment to determine the most appropriate enforcement measure to employ.
Ensuring licensable and non licensable HMO's meet relevant statutory requirements.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Previous experience of environmental health in relation to housing/HMO licensing.
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jack at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed).
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08/10/2021
A local authority based in Nuneaton are looking for a Senior Technical Officer to join their team. This is an ongoing temporary contract.
The main purpose of the role is to deliver a private sector housing standards inspection and improvements service to comply with the council's statutory duties and policies.
Undertaking the statutory Housing Health and Safety Ratings assessment to determine the most appropriate enforcement measure to employ.
Ensuring licensable and non licensable HMO's meet relevant statutory requirements.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Previous experience of environmental health in relation to housing/HMO licensing.
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jack at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed).
Not interested in this role but know somebody who could be? Refer a friend today and receive up to £250 per referral if they are successfully placed by SC Construction
A local authority based in Barnstaple are looking for a Senior Planning Officer to join their team. This is an ongoing temporary contract.
The main purpose of the role is to be responsible for the processing of applications, appeals and enforcement action within the district.
To be responsible to the relevant Lead Officer for the processing of applications, appeals, enforcement and pre-application enquiries within North Devon District.
To process planning applications and pre-application enquiries in negotiation with applicants, professional agents and consultees. To determine planning applications acting under delegated powers and to sign decision notices.
To be responsible for dealing with planning appeals.
To be responsible for enforcement action and the monitoring of planning conditions.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Previous experience of planning within a local authority.
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jack at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed).
Not interested in this role but know somebody who could be? Refer a friend today and receive up to £250 per referral if they are successfully placed by SC Construction
08/10/2021
A local authority based in Barnstaple are looking for a Senior Planning Officer to join their team. This is an ongoing temporary contract.
The main purpose of the role is to be responsible for the processing of applications, appeals and enforcement action within the district.
To be responsible to the relevant Lead Officer for the processing of applications, appeals, enforcement and pre-application enquiries within North Devon District.
To process planning applications and pre-application enquiries in negotiation with applicants, professional agents and consultees. To determine planning applications acting under delegated powers and to sign decision notices.
To be responsible for dealing with planning appeals.
To be responsible for enforcement action and the monitoring of planning conditions.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Previous experience of planning within a local authority.
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jack at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed).
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Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer
Competitive Salary
Hampshire
Temporary Contract
We are currently looking for a Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer with strong experience of delivering an effective development management and enforcement service
You will be tasked with planning and reporting on unauthorised developments relating to the Planning Acts.
For More information contact Scott at or call (phone number removed)
09/09/2020
Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer
Competitive Salary
Hampshire
Temporary Contract
We are currently looking for a Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer with strong experience of delivering an effective development management and enforcement service
You will be tasked with planning and reporting on unauthorised developments relating to the Planning Acts.
For More information contact Scott at or call (phone number removed)
Compliance and Enforcement Officer
£14.50-£17.50 / Hour
Hampshire
Immediate - Temp Contract
We are currently looking for an experienced Development Management officer or Compliance and Enforcement Officer for a Senior role.
Directly involved with unauthorised developments relating to the Planning Acts and for ensuring that development is carried out in accordance with approved plans.
Experience required:
Experience with development management experience or planning enforcement experience
AND
Managing development proposals or enforcement cases
For More information contact Scott at or call (phone number removed)
09/09/2020
Compliance and Enforcement Officer
£14.50-£17.50 / Hour
Hampshire
Immediate - Temp Contract
We are currently looking for an experienced Development Management officer or Compliance and Enforcement Officer for a Senior role.
Directly involved with unauthorised developments relating to the Planning Acts and for ensuring that development is carried out in accordance with approved plans.
Experience required:
Experience with development management experience or planning enforcement experience
AND
Managing development proposals or enforcement cases
For More information contact Scott at or call (phone number removed)
New Enforcement Manager role - £61,000- £66,000
Your new company
The Council's Planning Enforcement service is at the heart of maintaining confidence in the integrity of the planning system and ensuring Ealing is a healthy and a great place to live. The Borough of Ealing is a forward thinking and culturally diverse region of London, which is very much reflected in our staff at the council. The notion of diversity is one in which we pride ourselves on in not only our people but also in the work we engage in. This is a deliberate intention that has propelled and motivated our staff and their successful approach to enforcement action.
Your new role
As Planning Enforcement Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management and development of a team of Planning Enforcement Officers. We are looking for an individual who is willing to extend their energy and enthusiasm to drive a team of enforcement officers. You will assume the role of a strong role model with a real commitment to high standards to ensure an overarching performance to improve and develop our services. You will be managing a team of roughly 6 Enforcement officers at varying professional levels and technical experience. You will also be providing professional advice and support to the team in investigations and enforcing against breaches of planning control and guide the team towards an understanding of the relevant legislation.
Applicants from lower grades are welcome to apply, you must however have a sound understanding of enforcement and practical experience as an enforcement officer with some managing/monitoring responsibilities. Your role will include providing enforcement expertise and support to ensure the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost-effective service that meets inspection, enforcement and performance targets. Managing one of the UK's most active enforcement teams, including the team's Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI), will give you the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of complex cases and to oversee money laundering or confiscation investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a professional level of competency in interpretation and enforcement of complex regulatory legislation. You will also need to have a proven track record in progressing cases through negotiation or enforcement action. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining effective relationships with our key stakeholders/partners is essential. This role will require a successful candidate to also have a degree or equivalent professional qualification in Planning.
The Planning Enforcement manager is also required to manage the team's Accredited Financial Investigator. The successful candidate will be expected to enrol on the Senior Appropriate Officer training course with the National Crime Agency within 6 months of taking up the post. The content of this course is set to build on the candidate's background and experience. The programme will equip the candidate with knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to manage his/her statutory responsibilities to authorise or countersign applications for financial investigations.
What you'll get in return
For us however, it is not just a question of qualification, it is also about developing self-awareness, personal challenge and reflective practice so that you continue your career from a platform of strength and experience. 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 as a manager and a key member of one of the most culturally diverse Councils in London. You will be given complete autonomy with an enforcement team that encourages and challenges their members to take on risk and welcomes the use of Town and Country Planning Act of 1990 to take direct action in relation to an enforcement notice, proving our nature as a team to be one in which has no restriction and develops and supports their staff in doing so. This is an exciting time to join Ealing Council and be a part of a forward thinking and progressive Planning Enforcement team.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
09/09/2020
Permanent
New Enforcement Manager role - £61,000- £66,000
Your new company
The Council's Planning Enforcement service is at the heart of maintaining confidence in the integrity of the planning system and ensuring Ealing is a healthy and a great place to live. The Borough of Ealing is a forward thinking and culturally diverse region of London, which is very much reflected in our staff at the council. The notion of diversity is one in which we pride ourselves on in not only our people but also in the work we engage in. This is a deliberate intention that has propelled and motivated our staff and their successful approach to enforcement action.
Your new role
As Planning Enforcement Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management and development of a team of Planning Enforcement Officers. We are looking for an individual who is willing to extend their energy and enthusiasm to drive a team of enforcement officers. You will assume the role of a strong role model with a real commitment to high standards to ensure an overarching performance to improve and develop our services. You will be managing a team of roughly 6 Enforcement officers at varying professional levels and technical experience. You will also be providing professional advice and support to the team in investigations and enforcing against breaches of planning control and guide the team towards an understanding of the relevant legislation.
Applicants from lower grades are welcome to apply, you must however have a sound understanding of enforcement and practical experience as an enforcement officer with some managing/monitoring responsibilities. Your role will include providing enforcement expertise and support to ensure the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost-effective service that meets inspection, enforcement and performance targets. Managing one of the UK's most active enforcement teams, including the team's Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI), will give you the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of complex cases and to oversee money laundering or confiscation investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a professional level of competency in interpretation and enforcement of complex regulatory legislation. You will also need to have a proven track record in progressing cases through negotiation or enforcement action. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining effective relationships with our key stakeholders/partners is essential. This role will require a successful candidate to also have a degree or equivalent professional qualification in Planning.
The Planning Enforcement manager is also required to manage the team's Accredited Financial Investigator. The successful candidate will be expected to enrol on the Senior Appropriate Officer training course with the National Crime Agency within 6 months of taking up the post. The content of this course is set to build on the candidate's background and experience. The programme will equip the candidate with knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to manage his/her statutory responsibilities to authorise or countersign applications for financial investigations.
What you'll get in return
For us however, it is not just a question of qualification, it is also about developing self-awareness, personal challenge and reflective practice so that you continue your career from a platform of strength and experience. 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 as a manager and a key member of one of the most culturally diverse Councils in London. You will be given complete autonomy with an enforcement team that encourages and challenges their members to take on risk and welcomes the use of Town and Country Planning Act of 1990 to take direct action in relation to an enforcement notice, proving our nature as a team to be one in which has no restriction and develops and supports their staff in doing so. This is an exciting time to join Ealing Council and be a part of a forward thinking and progressive Planning Enforcement team.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer required ASAP based in Basingstoke.
This role is an ongoing temporary contract.
The purpose of the role is to deliver an effective enforcement and compliance service covering all unauthorised developments relating to the planning acts and to ensure that development is carried out in accordance with approved plans and conditions.
Main responsibilities include:
Identifying and investigating complaints
Preparing delegated and committee reports and recommendations
Providing the necessary evidence to the Borough solicitor
Provide advice and manage a casehold of high hedge enquires and planning applications and related appeals
Required Qualifications:
Planning or Planning enforcement Qualification / Technical membership of the royal town planning institute.
Required Experience:
Evidence of development management experience or planning enforcement experience
Managing complex development proposals or enforcement cases
If this is a role that interests you and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please do not hesitate to contact myself at (url removed), or call Jack at Service Care construction on (phone number removed)
09/09/2020
Senior Compliance and Enforcement Officer required ASAP based in Basingstoke.
This role is an ongoing temporary contract.
The purpose of the role is to deliver an effective enforcement and compliance service covering all unauthorised developments relating to the planning acts and to ensure that development is carried out in accordance with approved plans and conditions.
Main responsibilities include:
Identifying and investigating complaints
Preparing delegated and committee reports and recommendations
Providing the necessary evidence to the Borough solicitor
Provide advice and manage a casehold of high hedge enquires and planning applications and related appeals
Required Qualifications:
Planning or Planning enforcement Qualification / Technical membership of the royal town planning institute.
Required Experience:
Evidence of development management experience or planning enforcement experience
Managing complex development proposals or enforcement cases
If this is a role that interests you and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please do not hesitate to contact myself at (url removed), or call Jack at Service Care construction on (phone number removed)
Senior Planning Officer (Major Applications)
This is an excellent opportunity to deal with more complex applications in our busy planning service that covers the two districts. You will gain varied experience in dealing with proposals in our growth areas, markets towns, villages and most attractive countryside, which are all subject to significant development pressure.
The economy of the area is thriving, with a growing entrepreneurial and business start-up sector, a highly skilled workforce and world class research and development.
Senior Planning Officer Responsibilities:
• Processing a range of major planning and associated applications including more complex cases and assisting with major projects
• Providing professional advice face to face, on the telephone and in writing on behalf of the council in respect of planning and related issues including providing pre-application advice
• Attending councillor site visits and evening meetings of the relevant council committees to present items as required
• Dealing with enforcement matters related to major applications and carrying out associated duties as and when required
• Preparing and presenting evidence for the councils in respect of appeals against planning decisions, including written representations appeals, hearings and public inquiry work as and when required
• Checking reports and delegating a range of planning and related applications
• Undertaking specific projects within the Planning Service (such as participating in continuous improvement / cohort project workstreams)
• Working with the policy team to input into policy development for the districts
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff and any other duties as appropriate to the grade.
• The duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post or the level of responsibility and the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.
Senior Planning Officer Requirements:
• A degree in a planning related discipline, or relevant qualification or equivalent level of experience
• At least 3 years post qualification planning experience and experience of working in a local authority planning service
• Hold a full and current driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Be eligible for RTPI membership
• Strong IT skills including experience with Windows 10, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience of dealing with major planning applications
• Experience of report and professional letter writing
• Ee able to demonstrate a diplomatic approach in difficult situations and be able to give clear, accurate and helpful advice on procedures
• Very good oral and written communication skills
If you have the following experience or qualifications – it’s a bonus
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Significant experience of working in a customer focussed environment and dealing with challenging customers
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are forward-thinking local authorities, based in one of the most attractive areas of the country. They are looking for a professional, competent and enthusiastic person who can communicate well at all levels. An excellent benefits package is on offer including annualised hours (flexible working) and a career average pension scheme.
Salary: £41,555 to £46,294 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire, home working (due to Covid-19)
Closing date: Thursday 27 August 2020
Interview date: Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 September 2020
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Senior Planning Policy Officer, Town Planning Officer, Urban Planning Officer, Development Management Officer, Planning Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Planning Consultant, Town Planning, Urban Regeneration etc.
Ref: 93756
07/08/2020
Senior Planning Officer (Major Applications)
This is an excellent opportunity to deal with more complex applications in our busy planning service that covers the two districts. You will gain varied experience in dealing with proposals in our growth areas, markets towns, villages and most attractive countryside, which are all subject to significant development pressure.
The economy of the area is thriving, with a growing entrepreneurial and business start-up sector, a highly skilled workforce and world class research and development.
Senior Planning Officer Responsibilities:
• Processing a range of major planning and associated applications including more complex cases and assisting with major projects
• Providing professional advice face to face, on the telephone and in writing on behalf of the council in respect of planning and related issues including providing pre-application advice
• Attending councillor site visits and evening meetings of the relevant council committees to present items as required
• Dealing with enforcement matters related to major applications and carrying out associated duties as and when required
• Preparing and presenting evidence for the councils in respect of appeals against planning decisions, including written representations appeals, hearings and public inquiry work as and when required
• Checking reports and delegating a range of planning and related applications
• Undertaking specific projects within the Planning Service (such as participating in continuous improvement / cohort project workstreams)
• Working with the policy team to input into policy development for the districts
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff and any other duties as appropriate to the grade.
• The duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post or the level of responsibility and the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post.
Senior Planning Officer Requirements:
• A degree in a planning related discipline, or relevant qualification or equivalent level of experience
• At least 3 years post qualification planning experience and experience of working in a local authority planning service
• Hold a full and current driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Be eligible for RTPI membership
• Strong IT skills including experience with Windows 10, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience of dealing with major planning applications
• Experience of report and professional letter writing
• Ee able to demonstrate a diplomatic approach in difficult situations and be able to give clear, accurate and helpful advice on procedures
• Very good oral and written communication skills
If you have the following experience or qualifications – it’s a bonus
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Significant experience of working in a customer focussed environment and dealing with challenging customers
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are forward-thinking local authorities, based in one of the most attractive areas of the country. They are looking for a professional, competent and enthusiastic person who can communicate well at all levels. An excellent benefits package is on offer including annualised hours (flexible working) and a career average pension scheme.
Salary: £41,555 to £46,294 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire, home working (due to Covid-19)
Closing date: Thursday 27 August 2020
Interview date: Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 September 2020
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Senior Planning Policy Officer, Town Planning Officer, Urban Planning Officer, Development Management Officer, Planning Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Planning Consultant, Town Planning, Urban Regeneration etc.
Ref: 93756
Health & Safety Manager for new build & refurbishments of large housing developments. Involving site audits and policy reviews across the North West.
Client Details
This role is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in a dynamic and forward thinking organisation and play an important role in a vital corporate service. This is a permanent role with sites in the North West working for a fast growing residential provider.
Description
To carry out audits, investigations, internal enforcement and training and provide advice and assistance in order to achieve best practice and fulfil the statutory obligations imposed upon the Group in relation to health and safety.
To prepare, publish and update as necessary the Group's corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures in conjunction with the Head of People and Culture, Head of Asset Management, Managing Director (Compliance & Property Services).
To chair the Corporate Health and Safety Group ensuring H&S compliance across the Group as well as providing health and safety advice to the Group and any sub groups.
To provide support to the Senior Management Team and other officers in respect of any investigation undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive in relation to activities of the Group.
To prepare and submit reports to Corporate Health & Safety Group, senior management team and Board as appropriate, including an annual report on health & safety performance for the Group.
To draft corporate arrangements, and provide technical health and safety advice on service specific policies and procedures as they relate to health and safety.
To monitor and report on effectiveness of the Group's safety policies and procedures through comprehensive audits of Group activities as they relate to health and safety; investigation of accidents and other incidents; review of accidents and trends etc.
To advise colleagues on safety and health implications of new projects, premises, systems of work or substances.
To provide advice and technical information to line managers on request.
To co-ordinate with the People and Culture HR & LD team to ensure appropriate focused health and safety training for staff at all levels delivering in house training sessions, workshops and briefings as required.
To advise on the need for expansion, revision or other modification to corporate health and safety policies with reference to changes in legislation or operational arrangements. Profile
Professional Health and Safety Qualifications for example NEBOSH.
IOSH membership.
Thorough understanding of the main Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
Full understanding of CDM regulations.
Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of OHSAS:18001 and ISO:14001 certification standards.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of ISO:9001 Quality management standards.
Residential properties experience, preferably in a social housing environment.
Driving licence
Job Offer
Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Full flexible working policy
Large holiday entitlement
Life assurance
Employer pension contributions
07/07/2020
Permanent
Health & Safety Manager for new build & refurbishments of large housing developments. Involving site audits and policy reviews across the North West.
Client Details
This role is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in a dynamic and forward thinking organisation and play an important role in a vital corporate service. This is a permanent role with sites in the North West working for a fast growing residential provider.
Description
To carry out audits, investigations, internal enforcement and training and provide advice and assistance in order to achieve best practice and fulfil the statutory obligations imposed upon the Group in relation to health and safety.
To prepare, publish and update as necessary the Group's corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures in conjunction with the Head of People and Culture, Head of Asset Management, Managing Director (Compliance & Property Services).
To chair the Corporate Health and Safety Group ensuring H&S compliance across the Group as well as providing health and safety advice to the Group and any sub groups.
To provide support to the Senior Management Team and other officers in respect of any investigation undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive in relation to activities of the Group.
To prepare and submit reports to Corporate Health & Safety Group, senior management team and Board as appropriate, including an annual report on health & safety performance for the Group.
To draft corporate arrangements, and provide technical health and safety advice on service specific policies and procedures as they relate to health and safety.
To monitor and report on effectiveness of the Group's safety policies and procedures through comprehensive audits of Group activities as they relate to health and safety; investigation of accidents and other incidents; review of accidents and trends etc.
To advise colleagues on safety and health implications of new projects, premises, systems of work or substances.
To provide advice and technical information to line managers on request.
To co-ordinate with the People and Culture HR & LD team to ensure appropriate focused health and safety training for staff at all levels delivering in house training sessions, workshops and briefings as required.
To advise on the need for expansion, revision or other modification to corporate health and safety policies with reference to changes in legislation or operational arrangements. Profile
Professional Health and Safety Qualifications for example NEBOSH.
IOSH membership.
Thorough understanding of the main Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
Full understanding of CDM regulations.
Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of OHSAS:18001 and ISO:14001 certification standards.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of ISO:9001 Quality management standards.
Residential properties experience, preferably in a social housing environment.
Driving licence
Job Offer
Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Full flexible working policy
Large holiday entitlement
Life assurance
Employer pension contributions
