Housing Standards Enforcement Officer (Trainee)

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stockport is seeking a trainee to begin a career in enforcement against poor housing and bad landlords. You will receive essential training over a three-year period, aiming for a Level 4 apprenticeship and a Level 5 diploma. Responsibilities include inspecting properties for hazards and advising landlords. The role is open to all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and care leavers.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, literacy and numeracy.
• Desire to improve bad housing situations.
• Willingness to meet diverse individuals for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess properties for hazards.
• Advise landlords on their legal responsibilities.
• Take legal action against offending property owners.

Skills

Good communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship

Level 5 Diploma endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Job description

Stockport Council is looking to recruit a trainee to kickstart their career in enforcement against poor housing and bad landlords.

Over the course of this three-year entry-level role you will gain two qualifications, including a Level 4 apprenticeship, and see your salary rise as you progress.

Too many people live in substandard rented homes that are taking a toll on their health and happiness. Housing standards officers hold unique legal powers to conduct property checks and tackle this. As a trainee you will develop all the skills you need to help people live in better quality rented homes.

Responsibilities

Inspect and assess properties for hazards. Advise landlords on their legal responsibilities. Take legal action and prosecute the worst offending property owners. Work alongside experienced enforcement professionals to learn and develop the necessary skills.

Qualifications & Development

During your role you will work towards a Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship, followed by a Level 5 Diploma endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

To be considered you must have good communication skills, literacy and numeracy, and an eagerness to improve bad housing. You should be open to meeting people from diverse backgrounds and visiting them in their homes to conduct assessments.

As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for assessment if you meet the scheme criteria and the essential job role criteria. Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, including people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel.