Housing Standards Compliance Manager

South Norfolk and Broadland District Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free onsite parking

LGPS

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland District Council is seeking a Housing Standards Compliance Manager in Norwich. The role sits within the Housing Standards Team and offers a path into a management position guiding team activity.

The team focuses on safe, well-maintained homes through reactive and proactive interventions. With new legislation, there are opportunities to shape processes and future direction within the service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Housing Standards/Regulatory Services.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage workloads.
• Ability to engage with partners and residents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality and output of Housing Standards enforcement activities.
• Act as Senior Enforcement officer with line management responsibility.
• Represent the Council at local and county-wide groups.

Skills

Housing standards experience

Regulatory services

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Housing Standards Compliance Manager

Location Horizon Business Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way, Norwich, NR7 0WF

Application Deadline 04 October 2026

Salary Band Band G £47,966- £52,505

Hours 37 hours per week

Contract Type Standard/Full Time Permanent

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Standards Team. This role offers the chance to step into a management position and help guide the team’s work as an essential part of our management structure.

The Housing Standards Team undertakes a diverse range of activities, all focused on ensuring that residents across our districts live in safe, well maintained homes that meet their needs. The team delivers a mix of reactive and proactive interventions. With new legislation creating opportunities to expand our work, this is an exciting time to help shape the team’s processes and future direction.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the quality and output of a range of Housing Standards enforcement activities. You will act as a Senior Enforcement officer and will have direct line management responsibility for team members. You will also represent the Council at relevant local and county-wide groups and play a key role within the wider management team.

We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive and well organised individual who is passionate about housing and making a difference to the livesof our residents. The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification/extensive experience of working in Housing Standards/Regulatory Services or a similar area.

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Laura Crosby/Kevin Philcox - Housing Standards Senior Manager

Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

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People Team: [e-mail]

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Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.