ASB Enforcement Officer

Job Description

The ASB Enforcement Officer will tackle complex anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Moray Council housing tenancies, managing the highest-priority cases and working with Community Wardens, Housing Officers, Police Scotland and other agencies to resolve the most serious ASB issues through partnership working and enforcement action.

 

The postholder will support partnership objectives in creating safer communities, increase public confidence and generally improve the quality of life for those living in mixed tenure neighbourhoods.

 

Responsibilities

Investigating and managing high-level complex ASB Cases within Council tenancies and any other relevant tenures and arrange actions to prevent this type of behaviour.

 

Collect, review, and securely manage evidence including recordings, images, and witness statements.

 

Issue and manage enforcement actions (Warnings, ASB Contracts, ASBOs, Notices of Proceedings), and prepare legal paperwork for ASBO applications, evictions, and court progression.

 

Provide technical support for installing, using and analysing noise monitoring equipment.

 

Act as liaison between inhouse and external agencies, to ensure effective partnership working and appropriate information sharing.

 

To keep accurate and clear records of customer contact and ensure this information is shared with colleagues and managers as appropriate and updated on the Council’s ICT systems timeously.

 

To be responsible for their own performance both individually and as part of a team and be required to take steps to improve particular areas of performance.

 

Promote safe working practices across Housing Services and Community Safety.

 

The Individual

Significant previous experience of working in an anti-social behaviour, criminal justice, housing service or similar related field

 

HNC or relevant experience in housing, social services or community safety

 

Valid UK Driving Licence

 

Ability to pass PVG Scheme check

 

Good understanding of ASB Scotland legislation

 

Proven experience in investigation, interviewing and gathering evidence

 

Ability to prepare and present evidence for court

 

Experience of managing complex cases and risk

 

Demonstrable experience of working with key partnership agencies

 

Strong customer care focus and skills

 

Ability to use Microsoft Office and other computerised systems

 

Ability to work under pressure

 

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.

 

Ability to work with a minimum of supervision, prioritise tasks and co-operate with colleagues

 

Pro-active approach to work with other agencies

 

Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to, the importance of confidentiality

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

 

Effective team working skills

 

Ability to operate in a challenging work environment

 

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service need

 

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

 

Ability to work in an open plan/shared office

 

Ability to work out of hours, including regular evening and weekends

 

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Starting Salary: £40,056.25 per year

£21.25 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Interviews to be held week commencing 1 June 2026.

For further information contact: Chrissy Stower, Lead Public Health Officer at chrissy.stower@moray.gov.uk