Housing Standards Officer

Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd; Spalding; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Holland District Council is seeking a proactive Housing Standards Officer to protect residents, improve housing conditions, and ensure landlords meet responsibilities in the private rented sector.

The role involves inspections, regulation of HMOs, licence processing, and investigations into accommodation standards, driving improvements across the District.

Qualifications

• Experience working within housing or a related field.
• Professional, calm and positive approach.
• Ability to balance empathy with objectivity.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organisational, written and IT skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team.
• Genuine desire to learn and develop expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based property inspections and identify housing hazards per HHSRS.
• Investigate and regulate HMOs, working with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance.
• Process HMO licence applications.
• Undertake Immigration and Homes for Ukraine accommodation inspections.
• Bring empty properties back into use across the District.
• Gather evidence and prepare documentation to support enforcement actions.
• Prepare professional evidence bundles for court proceedings and legal action.

Skills

Housing experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Empathy with objectivity

Independent working

Job description

Ready to Make a Real Difference? Join Our Housing Standards Team!

South Holland District Council is looking for a passionate and proactive Housing Standards Officer to help shape the quality of housing across the District.

Are you ready for your next challenge? Do you want a role where every day brings variety, purpose, and the opportunity to improve people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Housing Standards Officer, you'll play a vital role in protecting residents, improving housing conditions, and ensuring landlords meet their responsibilities within the private rented sector. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive team while making a tangible difference in local communities.

A Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS check) in addition to a Basic Disclosure (DBS check) is a likely requirement of this role.

No two days are the same in this rewarding role. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting risk-based property inspections and identifying housing hazards in accordance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Investigating and regulating Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), working closely with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance.
• Processing HMO licence applications.
• Undertaking Immigration and Homes for Ukraine accommodation inspections.
• Bringing empty properties back into use across the District.
• Gathering evidence and preparing documentation to support enforcement action where necessary.
• Preparing professional evidence bundles for court proceedings and legal action.

We're seeking someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent outcomes.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working within housing or a related field.
• A professional, calm and positive approach.
• The ability to balance empathy with objectivity.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organisational, written and IT skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and build your expertise.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a role where your work directly improves homes, communities and lives.

If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, embraces change, and enjoys working in a varied and meaningful role, we'd be excited to welcome you to our team.

Laura Major
Senior Housing Standards Officer
01775 764718 / 07814 789737
[e-mail]

or

Luke Settle
Housing Standards Team Leader
01205 314560 / 07767 643719
[e-mail]