Housing Regulation Officer Apprentice

Medirest Signature; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Portsmouth is seeking a Housing Regulation Officer Apprentice to support landlords and tenants in ensuring homes meet safety and health standards. This role involves conducting property visits, assessing customer queries, and gaining an industry-recognized qualification. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, an interest in housing, and the ability to manage a varied workload.

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken English and numeracy skills.
• Interest in the housing sector, HMOs, and housing conditions.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and handle difficult conversations.
• Comfortable with property inspections and visiting people in their homes.
• Understanding of the Council's role as a regulator.

Responsibilities

• Support landlords and tenants to ensure safety and health standards.
• Conduct property visits and assessments.
• Provide advice and guidance to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Strong written and spoken English

Interest in the housing sector

Ability to manage a varied workload

Comfortable with property inspections

Competent in using IT systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about housing, regulation, and making a difference in your community? Portsmouth City Council is excited to offer an opportunity to kickstart your career in housing regulation. Join our Private Sector Housing service and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring homes are safe, liveable, and healthy. We are looking for individuals with experience or interest in housing, regulation, enforcement, licensing, compliance, built environment, public health, health and safety, or environmental health.
Role Overview:
As a Housing Regulation Officer Apprentice, you will support landlords and tenants, ensuring their homes meet safety and health standards. You will also support in carrying out enforcement activities when necessary. This role involves assessing customer queries, conducting property visits, and providing advice and guidance to ensure compliance with housing regulations. As an apprentice, you will learn about the varied elements of the work, alongside gaining an industry recognised qualification.


Skills:

Strong written and spoken English and numeracy skills.
Interest in the housing sector, HMOs, and housing conditions.
Ability to manage a varied workload and handle difficult conversations.
Comfortable with property inspections and visiting people in their homes.
Understanding of the Council's role as a regulator.
Competent in using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.