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Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.&nbsp;
Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities. &nbsp;
Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible and remote/home working.
You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.
The role&nbsp; The Private Sector Housing Team plays a vital role in improving the conditions and management of privately rented homes within our district. &nbsp;With the coming into force of the Renters Rights act, the team has to perform new duties including dealing with harassment and illegal eviction and new tenancy rules enforcement. &nbsp; Responding to complaints from tenants and/or referrals from other housing professionals you will undertake inspections and investigations across the local area, advise landlords and tenants of their rights, obligations and duties, and take enforcement and prosecution action where appropriate.&nbsp; Your duties may also include general private sector housing enforcement using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), processing HMO licensing applications, and dealing with Empty Homes as and when required.
About You You will need to be qualified and experienced in dealing with environmental health or housing matters and have a sound working knowledge of the relevant Housing legislation regarding harassment, illegal eviction and landlord/tenant disputes.&nbsp;
You will need experience of directly intervening and successfully supporting tenants suffering from harassment &amp; illegal eviction and detailed knowledge and application of landlord &amp; tenant law. Relevant experience and qualifications in investigatory practice, preparing prosecution files and attending court/tribunals would be an advantage.&nbsp;
You will be customer focused, with good communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. But above all else, if you’re as passionate about making a real difference to those that live in our communities as we are, then we want to hear from you. &nbsp;
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Kerry Petts on 01303 853520 or email <a href="mailto:Kerry.Petts@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kerry.Petts@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>.
The closing date for receipt of all completed applications is 09.00 on Monday 5th January 2026.
Interviews will take place on 20th and 22nd January 2026.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Tenancy Enforcement Officer

Are you passionate about ensuring safe, compliant, and well-maintained homes? Do you have the leadership skills to drive excellence in housing asset compliance? This role focuses on statutory building safety compliance across housing assets, so you will play a pivotal role in protecting residents and delivering high-quality housing services.Reporting to the Head of Housing Assets, you will lead our Housing Compliance Team in managing statutory building safety across our housing portfolio. This includes oversight of:Fire safety, gas, electrical systems, water hygiene, lifts, and asbestos Implementation of cyclical testing and servicing programmes Procurement and contract management for compliance services Ensuring health &amp; safety and regulatory compliance across all housing stock Maintaining accurate statutory records and databases Conducting site inspections, preparing reports, and responding to complaints, FOIs, and disrepair claims.You will also be responsible for managing additional systems such as access control, CCTV, emergency power, and disability aids ensuring all installations are safe, certified, and fit for purpose.In order to thrive in this role you will already have proven experience in housing compliance or building services and have: Proven experience of managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors Excellent knowledge of statutory regulations and health &amp; safety standards A relevant qualification (e.g., HNC/HND in Building Studies) and professional membership (e.g., CIBSE, RICS, MCIOB) Membership of a professional body (e.g., CIBSE, RICS, MCIOB)Experience with housing compliance systems like True Compliance is a plus.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Ingram, Head of Housing Assets on 01233 330428 Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/0lnhq14u/7152a-housing-safety-and-compliance-manager-nov-2025-new-jf.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a>When Applying - please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community





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