Help shape the future of private rented housing
Posted on: 16 September 2026
An exciting opportunity to join the Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit (CFEU), a specialist team delivering investigation, enforcement and prosecution services across Gloucestershire’s local authorities, is now available.
As an Investigation and Enforcement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in protecting tenants, driving up standards in the private rented sector, and holding landlords accountable where legislation is breached. Working alongside private sector housing teams, you will investigate complex cases, gather evidence, and take robust enforcement action to ensure compliance with housing law.
A focus of this role will be supporting councils in implementing and enforcing the Renters Rights Act 2025. You will be at the forefront of using new powers to tackle unlawful practices, including
- Illegal eviction
- Tenant harassment
- Rental bidding
- Discrimination in renting
- Breaches of tenancy requirements
- Unlawful possession proceedings
- And other offences affecting residents in private rented accommodation.
The CFEU provides specialist fraud and enforcement services to a number of councils and has an established reputation for delivering high-quality investigations and successful criminal enforcement outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding cases that have a direct impact on local communities.
Although employed by Cotswold District Council, you will be part of a shared service operating across Cheltenham Borough Council, Stroud District Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council, giving you the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple authorities and develop a broad range of investigative and enforcement experience.
This is an exciting time to join the team. With significant changes being introduced through the Renters Rights Act, you will help shape how local authorities respond to new statutory duties and responsibilities, ensuring tenants are protected and landlords meet legal obligations.
Permanent role, £35,611 per annum.
Closing date Sunday, 8 October 2026.
To find out more and apply visit Investigation and Enforcement Officer (Renters Rights) in Trinity Road – Cotswold District Council
