Overview
Private Rented Sector Enforcement Officer – Trowbridge
Job Description
Salary: £39,862 – £41,771
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months
Interview date: Monday 09 & Tuesday 10 March 2026
Property and Support Service – Protecting Renters, Empowering Local Communities.
We are looking for someone who believes in fairness, integrity and making a real difference for people who rely on safe and secure housing in the private rented sector.
As our newly created Private Rented Sector Enforcement Officer, you will play an integral role in protecting the rights of tenants and supporting landlords to meet their legal responsibilities following the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. You will be the Council’s specialist on tenancy law, including the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and you will help ensure that our services are lawful, consistent and focused on positive outcomes for our communities.
In this role, you will lead investigations, carry out inspections, manage formal enforcement work and prepare legal case files. You will work closely with Legal Services and wider housing services, present evidence in court when needed and make sure all actions follow national legislation and Council policies. You will also support landlords and agents through clear advice, training and guidance to promote high standards.
To succeed, you will need experience working in a housing-related field, with strong knowledge of tenancy law, homelessness legislation and enforcement processes. You will need to feel confident assessing complex situations, making evidence-based decisions and managing sensitive cases. You will also need excellent communication skills, the ability to build trust, and strong organisational skills to manage a varied caseload. Experience of partnership working, preparing legal documents, carrying out investigations and performing enforcement action will be important.
If you are committed to protecting people’s rights, confident in applying housing law and motivated by public service, we would love to hear from you.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
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For more details, contact Ashley Byers, Housing Property and Support Service Manager via email here .
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Application process
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