Due to the wider remit of the Council's Housing work under the Renters Rights Act, we have a fantastic Private Rent Sector Enforcement Officer role available.
We would love to have a candidate who wants to make a positive difference, to the Private Rented and Social Housing Sectors, and the lives and wellbeing of tenants within North Norfolk.
The need to protect our environment and the health of our communities has never been greater. If you relish the challenge of working in a both a proactive and reactive, diverse, and dynamic work environment, then joining the North Norfolk Environmental Protection Team could be for you.
This post is a fixed term contract to 31st March 2028, though it is hoped to extend the contract, subject to securing funding.
You will have substantial experience in regulatory or housing enforcement, good interpersonal, communication and customer care skills, as well as being able to prioritise and meet deadlines. The ability to work well as part of a team as well as on your own is crucial.
This is a demanding role, so you will need be well organised and able to work flexibly.
You will have a degree level education or equivalent professional experience, together with relevant wider experience and training.
A full driving license and daily access to a vehicle is also essential, and therefore the role attracts an essential car user allowance.
If you want to be part of an enthusiastic and forward-thinking team, with a varied and challenging workload - we would like to hear from you.
Application Information
Applications for part time hours will be considered.
Closing Date
11.59pm on the 6th of August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.
Interviews
Interviews are intended to take place on the 13th of August 2026, though this may change.
Get in Touch
For an informal discussion, please contact David Addy, Environmental Protection Team Leader, on:
Telephone: 01263 516145
North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit. It covers 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities. Our district is one of England's top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.
We're committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value differences in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our coast and environment are extremely important to us.
Recognising that North Norfolk faces a very real threat from climate change, the Council has declared a climate emergency. We have developed a Net Zero strategy to support our ambitions and all staff have a role to play in meeting our carbon reduction targets.
We have a supportive culture that enables our people to learn and grow through attending courses, e-learning, and their daily job roles. We provide excellent opportunities for communication through updates from Directors and the Chief Executive. Our onsite recognised union is UNISON.
Our Cromer office is clean, modern and light, with onsite lunchtime catering and free onsite parking. As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer several benefits to all our employees:
- employee assistance program
- discounts portal
- salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals and EV car leasing - available after completion of probation period).
You will also enjoy:
- a good work-life balance, with many roles following our hybrid approach to work (if your role supports hybrid working, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection)
- 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (assuming the role is full-time)
- access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on your local authority career average earnings
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
