Legal Enforcement Officer

Salary £38,746.40 per year

Location Hybrid - Milton Keynes, Rushden or Peterborough

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Do you have experience in housing enforcement and tenancy law? Join Amplius as a Legal Enforcement Officer and help create safer communities.

Working with housing teams, legal partners and external agencies, you'll provide expert advice, manage enforcement cases and support effective action on tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour.

Salary: £38,746.40 per year

Contract: Permanent, full time

Your week: 36.25 hours - Monday to Friday 9am to 5.15pm

Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in our Milton Keynes, Rushden or Peterborough office.

Covering Northampton, Milton Keynes, Luton, Stevenage and Bedford Courts, with occasional travel across our wider geography as required.

You can read about our fantastic colleague benefits here - Amplius colleague benefits

Snapshot of your role

Advise and support Housing, Community Safety, Compliance and other teams on legal enforcement options.
Prepare witness statements, evidence packs and court documents.
Work with solicitors, legal representatives and enforcement agencies to progress cases.
Represent Amplius at court hearings, case conferences and external meetings.
Ensure enforcement activity follows housing law, regulatory requirements and organisational policies.
Report on outcomes, risks and lessons learned, sharing best practice across teams.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

CIH Level 3 qualification (or be willing to work towards it)
Experience and knowledge of housing enforcement services.
Strong understanding of Housing and Tenancy Law, including legal documentation and court processes.
Up-to-date knowledge of housing regulations and the ability to apply changes in practice.
Experience building positive relationships with local authorities and other key partners.
Confidence using housing management systems to manage cases and records.
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different services.
Resilience, sound judgement and the ability to manage complex cases while travelling across a large geographical area when required.

Important - DBS clearance, a full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and right to work in the UK are all essential requirements. We do not provide sponsorship.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Closing: 2 August

Interviews in Milton Keynes: 6 August

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we’ll be happy to assist you.

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 40,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.