You’ll carry out inspections of private rented properties, investigate complaints, and work closely with landlords, tenants, legal services, and partner agencies to ensure compliance with housing legislation. The role involves a mix of proactive work, problem‑solving, advice, and enforcement, including preparing cases for tribunal or court where necessary.
What we’re looking for
- Has experience or a strong interest in housing enforcement, licensing, or private sector housing
- Can communicate confidently and professionally with landlords, tenants, and colleagues
- Is organised, resilient, and able to manage a varied caseload
- Understands (or is keen to develop knowledge of) housing legislation and licensing schemes
- Is committed to fairness, proportionality, and improving housing conditions
Why join Sefton?
- A varied and meaningful role where you can see the impact of your work
- Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
- Flexible / Agile working arrangements
- Casual car user allowance
- A chance to contribute directly to Sefton’s housing strategy and community wellbeing
If you’re motivated by public service and want to help improve standards in the private rented sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
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