Investigator- Lettings Lead Enforcement Authority

Full Time, Permanent

 
Bristol City Council has been appointed as the Lead Enforcement Authority (LEA) under the Tenants Fees Act 2019. Further information can be found here:  NTSLAT

 

The team’s work covers the whole of the England, 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 travel when required and overnight stays on occasions

 

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 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 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 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.

Please note that this role requires Police Vetting.

Salary: BG11 £39,862- £41,771 with ability to progress to BG12 £42,839- £46,142 based on competency framework.

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 flexible working and flexitime, 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.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Interviews will be held on 6^th & 7^th May 2026.

For further information about this post or an informal discussion please contact: Kate Burnham-Davies, Team Manager Email: Kate.bunrham-davies@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.