Housing Standards Inspector - Private Sector Compliance

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cornwall Council’s Private Sector Housing Team works to uphold health, safety and welfare in private rented homes across Cornwall. This role involves property inspections, investigating housing complaints and supporting tenancy relations and enforcement activities.

You will join a public-facing service, undergo training, and work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with flexible working options. A basic criminal record disclosure check will apply; a full driving licence is required to travel

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in housing, property, regulation or public service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with tenants, landlords and partners.
• Professional, confident and customer-focused.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain records and write clearly.
• Ability to gather information, assess issues and follow procedures.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Remain professional and resilient in challenging situations.
• GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Cornwall.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking property inspections and investigating housing complaints.
• Assisting with tenancy relations and enforcement activities.
• Gathering evidence and carrying out revisit inspections to improve conditions.
• Supporting interventions to improve standards in the private rented sector.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Driving licence

Willingness to learn

Independent working

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornwall Council’s Private Sector Housing Team works to uphold health, safety and welfare in private rented homes across Cornwall. This role involves property inspections, investigating housing complaints and supporting tenancy relations and enforcement activities.

You will join a public-facing service, undergo training, and work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with flexible working options. A basic criminal record disclosure check will apply; a full driving licence is required to travel