Legal Enforcement Officer

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Orbit GroupWe are one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.Overview

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people.What you’ll achieve

As a court representative you will work to safeguard the organisation and support customers to feel safe, informed and supported through the legal process. You will lead on preparation and represent Orbit in court for possession, injunctions and enforcement actions relating to rent arrears, tenancy breaches, ASB and access issues.What you’ll bring

Essential skillsIn-depth understanding of housing law, Civil Procedure Rules, Pre-Action Protocols, and grounds for possession and injunctions.Strong case management experience in both income recovery and tenancy enforcement, including ASB and breach cases.Confidence and professionalism representing in court (County Court and High Court) with or without legal counsel.Ability to assess complex cases involving vulnerabilities, legal defences, and potential disrepair or counter claims.High emotional intelligence and communication skills - able to influence, empathise and de-escalate in high-pressure situations.Proven ability to build partnerships across teams and agencies, maintaining Orbit’s reputation as a fair and ethical landlord.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.Experience writing legal documentation: witness statements, court summaries, and case evidence.Commitment to Orbit’s core values and customer promises: safety, trust, support and respect.Must be willing and able to travel to meet the requirements of the role.Previous experience leading tenancy enforcement initiatives, community safety programmes or multi-agency forums.Knowledge of welfare reform and income maximisation approaches.Legal qualification or housing-related accreditation.Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.A rewarding experience that works for you: We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.A place to progress: From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills.A purpose to feel proud of: We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:Online applicationInterview(s)Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.Seniority level

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