Housing Standards Officer

Pendle Borough Council; Nelson; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a motivated Housing Enforcement Officer to join their Environmental Health Residential Team. This full-time, permanent position involves enforcing housing standards, investigating harassment and illegal eviction of tenants, and addressing statutory nuisance complaints. The role offers flexible working arrangements and benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and options for additional annual leave. Ideal for someone experienced in housing regulations and enforcement.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Option to buy extra annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Must have experience in housing standards and compliance.
• Understanding of housing law and regulations is essential.
• Ability to handle investigations and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Cover a wide range of housing duties.
• Enforce housing standards and HMOs licensing.
• Investigate harassment and illegal eviction of tenants.

Skills

Enforcement of housing standards

Investigation of harassment

Handling statutory nuisance complaints

Job description

Housing Enforcement Officer

Salary: £38,220 to £40,777 per annum

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Housing Standards Officer to join our Environmental Health Residential Team. This is a full‑time permanent position.

The Environmental Health teams are within our Housing Health and Engineering Service area and deliver a range of regulatory functions across the Council.

Being part of the Residential Team, you will cover a wide range of housing duties, including the enforcement of housing standards, HMOs licensing and investigation of harassment and illegal eviction of private tenants. You will also investigate statutory nuisance and drainage complaints from homeowners and tenants. As part of the Residential Team, you will be given the opportunity to contribute to other areas of work, such as private water supplies and empty properties.

Pendle is in Lancashire's scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours. Up to 31 days annual leave. Flexible contracts requiring 2‑3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.