Compliance Officer (Housing Standards)

TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff discounts & salary sacrifice

Job summary

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

The role combines housing knowledge with investigation, negotiation and enforcement, offering you a hands-on opportunity to improve the safety and quality of homes across the borough and to make a real difference for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of housing standards and enforcement practices.
• Ability to assess properties for disrepair and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing disrepair complaints and assess privately rented homes and HMOs.
• Engage with landlords and tenants to secure improvements and, where needed, take enforcement action.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance and safeguard residents.

Skills

Housing standards knowledge

Job description

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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

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
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks

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.