Tenancy Investigation Officer in London Area

Job description

Pertemps is recruiting for an experienced Tenancy Investigation Officer in North London.

About the Role

As a Tenancy Investigator, you will play a crucial role in protecting the Council’s social housing stock for those in genuine need. You will be responsible for providing a comprehensive investigation service into cases of tenancy fraud within the borough.

Working with minimal supervision, your primary goal will be to undertake investigations from referral to conclusion, obtaining the necessary evidence to support the repossession of misused properties and ensure fairness in our housing system. This role is vital for ensuring our housing services operate with integrity and that internal controls are effective.

About You

You will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority Housing setting.

• You'll also have a recognised qualification in counter fraud studies (e.g., Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist) and/or significant practical experience in social housing tenancy fraud or comparable investigation work. Demonstrable experience working in a counter-fraud or investigative role, preferably within the public sector.

• A strong working knowledge of the legislative framework governing investigations, including PACE, CPIA, RIPA, the Fraud Act, and the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act (POSHFA).
• Good working knowledge of housing law, particularly the Housing Acts as they apply to sub-letting.

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) with experience producing detailed reports and witness statements.

• The ability to organise and prioritise a large and varied workload, using your own initiative to drive cases forward.

• A willingness and ability to work flexibly outside of normal office hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends when an investigation demands it.

As a Pertemps agency post, you will benefit from our specialist service:

• A dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available to you
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll - and lots more.

We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English