Housing Standards Compliance Manager

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Competitive holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking a Senior Enforcement Officer to join the Housing Standards Team. The role offers a clear path into management and the chance to shape how the team works within our management structure.

You will oversee housing standards enforcement, lead a small team, and represent the Council at local and county groups as part of the wider management team. A relevant qualification or extensive experience in Housing Standards/Regulatory Services is required, with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Housing Standards or Regulatory Services.
• Proactive, well-organised and able to lead a team.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and representation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality and output of Housing Standards enforcement activities.
• Act as a Senior Enforcement Officer with direct line management responsibility.
• Represent the Council at local and county wide groups.
• Play a key role within the wider management team.

Skills

Housing Standards

Regulatory Services

Line Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant qualification in housing/regulatory services

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.