Legal Enforcement Officer

Inside Housing Management; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a Legal Enforcement Officer to handle tenancy enforcement and ASB-related legal actions. The role involves collaboration with housing teams and representing the company in court. Ideal candidates should possess a CIH Level 3 and have experience in housing law. A full UK driving licence and DBS clearance are required. This position is based in Milton Keynes with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• CIH Level 3 – already achieved, working towards or willing to do so.
• Good knowledge and experience overseeing enforcement services.
• Good knowledge of Housing and Tenancy Law, including preparation of legal documents and court proceedings.
• Up to date knowledge of the regulatory environment, able to keep abreast of changes within the sector.
• Experience of building positive relationships with local authority partners and other stakeholders.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject expert on tenancy enforcement and ASB related legal action.
• Work closely with housing teams and community safety colleagues.
• Build strong evidence and represent the company at court.

Skills

Knowledge of Housing and Tenancy Law

Experience overseeing enforcement services

Ability to build positive relationships

Calm under pressure

Effective use of housing systems

Education

CIH Level 3

Job description

At Amplius, enforcement is about doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons. As a Legal Enforcement Officer, you’ll help protect our residents, support colleagues and contribute to safer, stronger neighbourhoods where people feel secure in their homes.

💰Salary: £37,400 per annum

📝Contract: Permanent, Full Time

⏰Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 9am – 5:15pm)

📌Location: Hybrid with a weekly presence in our Milton Keynes or Rushden office

Snapshot of your role

You’ll be trusted as the subject expert on tenancy enforcement and ASB related legal action, working closely with our housing teams, community safety colleagues and external partners.

Your role is to bring balance to difficult situations, using legal powers proportionately while understanding the human impact behind every case. From building strong evidence to representing Amplius at court, your work will directly influence customer wellbeing, organisational risk and our reputation as a fair and responsible housing provider.

This is a role for someone who believes in collaboration, sound judgement, and accountability. You’ll be calm under pressure, confident in your expertise, and motivated by making a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. If you care deeply about people, value fairness and want your legal skills to have real social impact, you’ll feel at home here.

What we’relooking for

• CIH Level 3 – already achieved, working towards or willing to do so.
• Good knowledge and experience overseeing enforcement services.
• Good knowledge of Housing and Tenancy Law, including preparation of legal documents and court proceedings.
• Up to date knowledge of the regulatory environment, able to keep abreast of changes within the sector and ability to embed this into policies and processes.
• Experience of building positive relationships with local authority partners and other key stakeholders.
• Able to use housing systems effectively.
• Able to travel around a large geography as required.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges.

🚗 A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

🕵️ DBS clearance is required for this role.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

🚨Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Closing: Sunday 4th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026

🚫We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

Have questions? 🧐 Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we’ll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums!