Housing Standards Investigator & Enforcement Officer

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff discounts & salary sacrifice

Job summary

Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking a Compliance Officer to join the Housing Standards team in Telford. You will investigate housing disrepair, inspect privately rented homes and HMOs, and work with landlords and tenants to secure improvements.

The role combines housing knowledge with investigation, negotiation and enforcement, offering you a hands-on opportunity to improve the safety and quality of homes across the borough and to make a real difference for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of housing standards and enforcement practices.
• Ability to assess properties for disrepair and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing disrepair complaints and assess privately rented homes and HMOs.
• Engage with landlords and tenants to secure improvements and, where needed, take enforcement action.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance and safeguard residents.

Skills

Housing standards knowledge

Job description

Telford and Wrekin Council is seeking a Compliance Officer to join the Housing Standards team in Telford. You will investigate housing disrepair, inspect privately rented homes and HMOs, and work with landlords and tenants to secure improvements.

The role combines housing knowledge with investigation, negotiation and enforcement, offering you a hands-on opportunity to improve the safety and quality of homes across the borough and to make a real difference for residents.