Principal Enforcement Officer


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£38.13 - £38.13
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southwark, SE1 2QH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	27 Jul 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

Principal Enforcement Officer needed in SE London

This is a temporary role and the rate is £38.13ph PAYE

The reference number is: OR109669

The successful candidate will lead and deliver complex housing enforcement activities and investigations to ensure compliance with housing legislation, licensing requirements, and regulatory standards in the private rented sector.

To provide expert advice, guidance and support on housing enforcement matters, protecting residents from poor housing conditions, unlawful housing practices and associated risks to health, safety and wellbeing, while contributing to the strategic housing and community safety objectives.

The postholder will be expected to effectively deliver the following responsibilities and outcomes:

Lead on the investigation and enforcement of complex housing cases involving breaches of housing legislation, licensing conditions, property standards and management regulations.
Provide specialist advice and guidance to managers, senior officers, elected Members and partner agencies on housing enforcement legislation, policy and procedure.
Ensure that enforcement decisions are evidence-based, proportionate, consistent and compliant with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, policies and procedures.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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