HOUSING ENFORCEMENT LEAD
CV-LibraryNewcastle under lymetemporaryPosted: 28 September 2026
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37 hours per week
Contract \| Inside IR35
Lynx Employment Services is recruiting an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to provide specialist and operational leadership across Private Sector Housing and Renters’ Rights.
This is a senior role requiring strong technical housing enforcement knowledge combined with the ability to lead officers, oversee complex cases and maintain high standards across the service.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading day-to-day housing enforcement activity
Acting as the functional lead for Private Sector Housing and Renters’ Rights
Managing complex and contentious enforcement cases
Providing expertise across HHSRS, HMO licensing, housing-related fire safety, asylum accommodation and public health in housing
Supporting the implementation and enforcement of Renters’ Rights requirements
Coaching, mentoring and developing officers
Monitoring performance, standards and compliance
Developing procedures, guidance and improved ways of working
Supporting complaints, appeals and enforcement proceedings
Preparing reports, witness statements and evidence where required
Supporting wider housing priorities including homelessness, temporary accommodation, supported accommodation and affordable housing
About you
You will ideally have:
Extensive experience within Private Sector Housing / Housing Enforcement
Strong working knowledge of relevant housing legislation
Experience managing complex enforcement cases
Operational or team leadership experience
The confidence to challenge, coach and support experienced officers
Environmental Health, Housing or equivalent specialist professional experience
Full driving licence
An HHSRS certificate is desirable, along with CIEH, CIH or equivalent professional membership.
This could suit an experienced Housing Enforcement Team Leader, Private Sector Housing Team Leader, Principal Housing Standards Officer, Senior Environmental Health Officer (Housing) or Private Sector Housing Manager.
Interested or know someone suitable?
Contact Lynx Employment Services Ltd
(phone number removed)
Celebrating 25 Years \| Est\. 2001
37 hours per week
Contract \| Inside IR35
Lynx Employment Services is recruiting an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to provide specialist and operational leadership across Private Sector Housing and Renters’ Rights.
This is a senior role requiring strong technical housing enforcement knowledge combined with the ability to lead officers, oversee complex cases and maintain high standards across the service.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading day-to-day housing enforcement activity
Acting as the functional lead for Private Sector Housing and Renters’ Rights
Managing complex and contentious enforcement cases
Providing expertise across HHSRS, HMO licensing, housing-related fire safety, asylum accommodation and public health in housing
Supporting the implementation and enforcement of Renters’ Rights requirements
Coaching, mentoring and developing officers
Monitoring performance, standards and compliance
Developing procedures, guidance and improved ways of working
Supporting complaints, appeals and enforcement proceedings
Preparing reports, witness statements and evidence where required
Supporting wider housing priorities including homelessness, temporary accommodation, supported accommodation and affordable housing
About you
You will ideally have:
Extensive experience within Private Sector Housing / Housing Enforcement
Strong working knowledge of relevant housing legislation
Experience managing complex enforcement cases
Operational or team leadership experience
The confidence to challenge, coach and support experienced officers
Environmental Health, Housing or equivalent specialist professional experience
Full driving licence
An HHSRS certificate is desirable, along with CIEH, CIH or equivalent professional membership.
This could suit an experienced Housing Enforcement Team Leader, Private Sector Housing Team Leader, Principal Housing Standards Officer, Senior Environmental Health Officer (Housing) or Private Sector Housing Manager.
Interested or know someone suitable?
Contact Lynx Employment Services Ltd
(phone number removed)
Celebrating 25 Years \| Est\. 2001