Licensing Enforcement Officer

Grade: PO2 £42,771 - £45,750 Full time Permanent + 1 Fixed term 12 Months Maternity Cover Closing Date: 18/10/2026 Directorate: Neighbourhoods Environment Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO2 £42,771- £45,750 Contract Type: Full time Permanent + 1 Fixed term 12 Months Maternity Cover Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 18/10/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 2276 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: To undertake the Council’s statutory functions in relation to the enforcement of Private Sector Housing & Licensing including ensuring compliance with codes of practice, guidance and legislation. To manage a caseload with responsibility for processing, assessment and enforcement in relation to Property Licensing with an aim to reducing anti-social behaviour and improving standards in the private sector. Giving advice, conducting detailed inspection audits and taking necessary action in relation to the relevant Housing Acts and related legislation, including the operation and enforcement of Property licensing. As a front-line field officer, to play an active and proactive role in the practical delivery of the Directorate’s commercialisation programme and the generation of income, a major corporate priority. To constantly look to identify and develop innovative commercial opportunities and interventions as an integral part of day to day contact with residents, businesses and other service areas. This is a fixed-term position to provide maternity cover, anticipated to last for (insert number) months. However, applicants should be aware that the duration of the contract may be subject to change. In the event that the employee currently on maternity leave decides to return to work earlier than originally indicated, the contract may be terminated with appropriate notice in accordance with the terms of employment. We are a Home Office–licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: Relevant legislative and or procedural knowledge for specialist area. To be competent in Property Licensing inspections/enforcement actions. To be part of a task force with regular “action” days that will involve out of office work out of hours which may include early appointments and evening visits. Experience in enforcing legislation. Represent the council at inquiries / court / tribunal to present evidence. Ability to travel within the Borough within the course of duties. Conduct training for staff and official visitors on the function of the service. Out of hours’ work, including site visits/inspections and attendance at committee and other meetings as necessary is undertaken. Qualifications and Requirements: English and Math Qualification Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification Desirable: Qualification relevant to job role Excellent knowledge and application of IT systems and software packages. Ability to travel within the Borough within the course of duties. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply