Principal Public Protection Officer

Job SummaryContract Type:PermanentWorking Pattern:Full timeAdvert Start Date:06/08/2026Advert End Date:18/08/2026 23:59Salary:45,091 - 50,269 (career grade) plus 4,500 annual retention payment, paid over 12 monthsHours per week:Full TimeJob Category:Environmental Health / Trading Standards / LicensingVacancy ID:300497Employment Location:Middlesbrough,Post Number:4276897Number of posts:1Closing date: 18 AugFurther InformationWe have an exciting role on offer within our Public Protection Service as a Principal Public Protection Officer.Middlesbrough Council’s Public Protection Service is passionate about improving the lives and living standards of all residents, protecting the environment, protecting consumer interests, and supporting a strong local economy.We are seeking to appoint a motivated and knowledgeable individual to work alongside other principal officers and service managers and take a lead role in our Private Sector Housing team.As Principal Officer you will play a key role in improving housing standards and protecting tenants through the effective implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act and wider housing legislation. The role includes delivering licensing functions, monitoring compliance with housing and landlord laws, conducting housing standards assessments, investigating breaches and offences of housing laws and applying appropriate sanctions for non-compliance. You will also work across the wider Public Protection functions and on corporate matters such as emergency planning.We are particularly interested in candidates who have considerable knowledge and experience working in social or private sector housing and have proven skills, experience and qualifications in management and leadership.If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Wayne Flowers, Public Protection Manager on 01642 728294 or email wayne_flowers@middlesbrough.gov.ukPlease note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.Together, we build confidence, grow skills, and make a real difference — by learning together, we achieve together.We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.