Anti-Social Behaviour Officer
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,220 to £42,839 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Harrogate, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The postholder can be based in either Richmond or Harrogate however there is an expectation that they will be required to travel across both areas on a regular basis.
Do you want to make a real difference in communities by tackling anti-social behaviour and improving neighbourhood safety?
This specialist role offers the chance to work at the heart of social housing, local authority, and police partnerships- investigating reports, supporting victims and witnesses, and finding solutions that prevent and reduce harm.
If you’re motivated by protecting communities, building positive relationships, and delivering fair enforcement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Role
As a key specialist within the council’s landlord service this role is required to proactively contribute to the wider housing management team, including through the support, development and delivery of the wider housing strategy. Duties will include:
· Investigating and managing complex anti-social behaviour and tenancy enforcement cases.
· Leading enforcement action, gather evidence, prepare prosecution files, and attend court.
· Liaising with police, probation, and council teams to deliver coordinated responses.
· Issuing legal notices and oversee tenancy breaches, ensuring accurate case recording.
· Supporting Housing Management Officers with low-level ASB and neighbour disputes.
· Providing leadership, advice, and budget management to ensure effective service delivery.
In this role you shall be required to deputise for the Housing Services Manager as necessary and to represent the council on a range of partnership networks.
The postholder can be based in either Richmond or Harrogate however there is an expectation that they will be required to travel across both areas on a regular basis.
Skills and Experience
You’ll bring the ability to manage complex cases, work collaboratively with partners, and deliver positive outcomes for tenants and neighbourhoods.
You’ll need:
Strong knowledge of ASB legislation, policies, and procedures in social housing.
Experience planning, organising, and delivering enforcement strategies.
Proven ability to manage resources, budgets, and risk effectively.
Excellent people management, customer service, and partnership working skills.
Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
Hybrid working would be possible occasionally however there is an expectation that the postholder will be regularly present in each area for customers and to support Housing Officer where required
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
salary sacrifice schemes
employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact
For further information about this role, please contact Susie Eales via email on Susie.Eales@northyorks.gov.uk.
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
Key Dates
Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 8th December 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Do you want to make a real difference in communities by tackling anti-social behaviour and improving neighbourhood safety?
This specialist role offers the chance to work at the heart of social housing, local authority, and police partnerships- investigating reports, supporting victims and witnesses, and finding solutions that prevent and reduce harm.
If you’re motivated by protecting communities, building positive relationships, and delivering fair enforcement, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Role
As a key specialist within the council’s landlord service this role is required to proactively contribute to the wider housing management team, including through the support, development and delivery of the wider housing strategy. Duties will include:
· Investigating and managing complex anti-social behaviour and tenancy enforcement cases.
· Leading enforcement action, gather evidence, prepare prosecution files, and attend court.
· Liaising with police, probation, and council teams to deliver coordinated responses.
· Issuing legal notices and oversee tenancy breaches, ensuring accurate case recording.
· Supporting Housing Management Officers with low-level ASB and neighbour disputes.
· Providing leadership, advice, and budget management to ensure effective service delivery.
In this role you shall be required to deputise for the Housing Services Manager as necessary and to represent the council on a range of partnership networks.
The postholder can be based in either Richmond or Harrogate however there is an expectation that they will be required to travel across both areas on a regular basis.
Skills and Experience
You’ll bring the ability to manage complex cases, work collaboratively with partners, and deliver positive outcomes for tenants and neighbourhoods.
You’ll need:
Strong knowledge of ASB legislation, policies, and procedures in social housing.
Experience planning, organising, and delivering enforcement strategies.
Proven ability to manage resources, budgets, and risk effectively.
Excellent people management, customer service, and partnership working skills.
Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
Hybrid working would be possible occasionally however there is an expectation that the postholder will be regularly present in each area for customers and to support Housing Officer where required
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
salary sacrifice schemes
employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
Contact
For further information about this role, please contact Susie Eales via email on Susie.Eales@northyorks.gov.uk.
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
Key Dates
Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 8th December 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.