Buckingham Futures

We are recruiting experienced private sector housing professionals to fill a number of permanent vacancies within a high-profile and ambitious service.

With a private rented sector of almost 30,000 properties, around 1,000 service requests each year, and extensive landlord licensing schemes, effective regulation remains a key priority for both officers and elected members.

Following the adoption of a new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in July 2026, incorporating powers under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, the Council is committed to taking robust action against non-compliant landlords, although staffing challenges have impacted its ability to deliver the pace of change required. change that is needed to improve housing

Role focus: Whilst the supplied job description provides details of the tasks/duties that might be required of the post holder, the two main functions/activities that will be the focus for successful candidates are: a) Responding to service requests including visits, the assessment of conditions and the identification of relevant enforcement options; and/or b) Enforcement, either reactive as part of the outcome to a complaint visit or proactive, such as taking action in relation to an unlicensed property.

We need candidates to demonstrate their ability to carry out competent and thorough inspections, have a demonstrable knowledge of the full range of enforcement options that are available in a given scenario and, preferably to have experience in prosecution and/or CPN work as well as possessing excellent communication skills.

Explain enforcement cases they have personally managed from inspection through to resolution
Demonstrate sound judgement about informal versus formal enforcement
Demonstrable knowledge of the full range of enforcement options that are available in a given scenario
Have prepared notices and enforcement documentation themselves
Be comfortable challenging landlords and managing difficult conversations
Understand evidential standards and record keeping
Prioritise a demanding caseload without significant management oversight

Essential Technical Experience – Private Sector Housing

Requirement Minimum Level / experience

HHSRS inspections Mandatory
HMO inspections/ enforcement Mandatory
Housing Act 2004 Mandatory
Serving Statutory Notices Mandatory
Civil penalties Desirable
Prosecution case preparation Desirable
Court/ tribunal Desirable
Licensing Conditions enforcement Desirable
Managing complex service requests Mandatory

Qualifications Minimum Level / experience

HHSRS Mandatory
BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or other relevant qualification

If you are interested or would like further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 0208 125 4321. Alternatively email your updated CV to akillan@buckinghamfutures.com