Compliance Officer (Housing Standards)

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts & salary sacrifice

Free parking & wellbeing support

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a Compliance Officer to join the Housing Standards team. You will investigate housing disrepair, inspect privately rented homes and HMOs, and work with landlords and tenants to secure improvements.

Enforcement action will be taken where necessary to safeguard residents and improve homes across the borough. This hands-on role combines housing knowledge with investigation, negotiation, and enforcement, offering meaningful impact and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in housing standards enforcement.
• Ability to assess housing conditions and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing disrepair cases and assess compliance requirements.
• Inspect privately rented homes and HMOs to ensure safety standards are met.
• Work with landlords and tenants to secure improvements and resolve issues.
• Institute enforcement action where necessary and in line with policy.

Skills

Housing standards

Investigation

Enforcement

Negotiation

Job description

Are you passionate about improving housing conditions and protecting residents?

We're looking for a Compliance Officer to join our Housing Standards team. You'll investigate housing disrepair, inspect privately rented homes and HMOs, work with landlords and tenants to secure improvements, and take enforcement action where necessary.

It’s a varied, hands‑on role combining housing knowledge, investigation, negotiation and enforcement, with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the quality and safety of homes across the borough.

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Candidates who have previously applied for this vacancy need not reapply.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents

3851 Compliance Off Hsg Stds JD.pdf