Enforcement Officer

About The Role
Are you a creative and tenacious individual, with an interest in enforcement and housing law? If so, this exciting opportunity could be for you.
We are looking for an Enforcement Officer in the Bristol area to join the compliance team & lead on no-access cases for safety inspections and services. You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive front facing service and be our expert in enforcement activities. You will be required to prepare, serve and present legal proceedings as and when needed across an area from Gloucester to Yeovil.
You will work alongside colleagues to proactively provide assistance to resolve cases of non-access while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. You will be customer focused and be experienced in litigation. A CIH Level 4 qualification or an equivalent related tenancy law qualification would be desirable.
This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis, with Weston-super-Mare as the nearest office. A hybrid working style is an option.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory basic check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About The Candidate
To be considered for the role of Enforcement Officer, you will be / have:
- Experience working within a housing or community safety related environment.
- Experience of court litigation, Housing Law and Equality Act legislation.
- CIH Level 4 qualification or an equivalent related tenancy law qualification.(D)
- Excellent communication skills with a tenacious, problem solving attitude.
- Experience of working with key partners to deliver shared objectives.
- Customer focused, with an ability and drive to improve customer satisfaction.
- A full UK driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle.
About The Company
Our Reward and Benefits:
- Defined Contribution pension scheme – employer contribution of 6% - 9%.
- Discretionary Bonus scheme.
- Death in Service benefit (3 x salary).
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with service related increase to your entitlement up to 30 days plus an option to purchase extra annual leave.
- Family Friendly policies.
- Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover (worth up to £1,100 per annum).
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health and Wellbeing programme which includes enhanced sick pay, monthly campaigns, training and yearly flu jabs.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Car Benefit scheme.
- Learning and Development including coaching and professional qualification support.
- Volunteering days.
About Us:
LiveWest provides over 40,000 homes to over 80,000 people throughout the South West from Gloucestershire to the Isles of Scilly. We have plans to build over 6,000 homes in the area over the next five years, developing new homes of all tenures including low-cost rent and sale, market rent and sale, and a range of supported housing and intermediate housing products, creating choice and flexibility.
As well as developing new homes, we continue to invest in existing properties and communities. Through the stability of good housing, we place better living for better lives at the centre of our mission both today and for generations to come. At LiveWest we believe in a home for everyone.
As an Inclusive Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further information about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please visit our website.

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