Investigator - Lead Enforcement Authority - Lettings

Bristol City Council has been appointed as the Lead Enforcement Authority (LEA) under the Tenants Fees Act 2019 where this post will be allocated. The City Council works in partnership with Powys County Council as the Lead Enforcement Authority for the Estate Agents Act and this represents a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team in an expanding area of regulation and strategy. Officers will be authorised to act on behalf of Bristol City Council and Powys County Council and will be involved in work on behalf of the whole team.

The team’s work covers the whole of the UK, so a highly flexible approach to work will be required as deployment throughout the country is likely. The post will be based remotely with a requirement for extensive travel and frequent overnight stays.

We are inviting applications from people with the ability to effectively work from home and with the willingness to travel widely.

You will have a strong team ethic, as well as possessing the necessary skills and experience to work independently and without supervision for long periods.

As a confident communicator, you will be skilled in developing relationships with partner agencies, delivering training to large audiences along with the ability to undertake criminal investigations in compliance with legal process requirements and a keen eye on national strategy.

Although based in the Trading Standards Service we welcome individuals who possess a relevant Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Housing or equivalent legal qualification.

You will be expected to undertake the full range duties associated with the LEA:

• To oversee the operation of relevant estate and letting agency legislation
• To issue guidance & training to enforcement authorities about the exercise of their functions. 
• To provide information and advice to the public about the operation of relevant estate and letting agency legislation
• To disclose information to a relevant authority for the purposed of enabling that authority to determine whether there has been a breach of, or an offence under, the legislation
• To keep under review and from time to time advise Government on developments in the estate and lettings sector
• Where necessary, to exercise any powers that a relevant authority may exercise for the purpose of enforcing the relevant legislation.

The Council offers flexible working and generous leave arrangements subject to employment status. Officers will be expected to work from home.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.