Housing Standards Compliance Manager

South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking a proactive Senior Enforcement Officer to join the Housing Standards Team in Norwich. You will manage the quality and output of enforcement activities and take direct line management responsibility for team members, helping shape council policy and practice.

Successful candidates will have a relevant qualification or extensive experience in Housing Standards/Regulatory Services and a passion for improving residents’ homes.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or extensive experience in Housing Standards/Regulatory Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality and output of Housing Standards enforcement activities.
• Act as a Senior Enforcement Officer with direct line management responsibility for team members.
• Represent the Council at local and county-wide groups and contribute to the wider management team.

Job description

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 lives of 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

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.

• free onsite parking
• employee discounts
• a competitive holiday allowance
• wellbeing initiatives
• 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.