Housing Standards Officer

St Helens Borough Council; St Helens; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority is seeking a motivated Housing Standards Officer to join the Housing Standards Team. The role involves ensuring compliance with housing standards and HMO licence requirements while working with vulnerable tenants and landlords. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of housing legislation and enforcement experience. This position offers a hybrid work setup, combining home and site visits, making a significant difference in community welfare.

Benefits

Employee benefits and rewards

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of housing standards legislation and building construction.
• Experience in housing enforcement.
• Ability to engage with vulnerable tenants and landlords.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with housing standards and HMO licence requirements.
• Progress cases to enforcement action as necessary.
• Work with various stakeholders for housing and community improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of housing standards legislation

Building construction understanding

High standard of computer literacy

Project management skills

Job description

Roles That Matter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably motivated and qualified Housing Standards Officer to join our busy Housing Standards Team.

The post will require the successful applicant to work with vulnerable tenants, landlords and a range of agencies in order to ensure compliance with housing standards and HMO licence requirements.

The ideal applicant will have a thorough knowledge of housing standards legislation and building construction. This will include an excellent understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and its application with previous practical experience of housing enforcement. The successful candidate will enable housing and community improvements through proactive work with landlords, tenants and other stakeholders, and will progress cases to enforcement action as necessary. Other key skills required for the post include a high standard of computer literacy, as well as the ability to prioritise, plan and manage complex projects to a satisfactory conclusion.

This post would suit experienced Housing Standards Officers or qualified EHOs looking to extend their housing knowledge and experience.

This role allows for hybrid working, combining working from home with access to an agile work hub and the undertaking of site visits and inspections of properties across the borough.

For an informal discussion, please contact Patricia Henry, Principle EHO (Housing Standards) on 01744 671636.

If you feel you are the right person for the job, and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

Making a Difference

Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our residents day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council, including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer.

Equality & Diversity

St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader; we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job, and will make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.

Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found at https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality.

St Helens Council Fair Employment

St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well‑being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader, leading the way in taking action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.