Housing Standards Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Stafford seeks a Housing Standards Officer for their Regulatory Services team. The role involves delivering a proactive and reactive service focusing on housing inspections, licensing, and ensuring standards in private dwellings. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience, alongside strong communication skills to engage with both residents and professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in property inspection required.
• Knowledge of Housing, Health and Safety Rating System.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer-focused service related to housing standards.
• Manage licensing of houses in multiple occupation and housing inspections.
• Provide housing assistance and enforce relevant regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Focused Service

Education

Environmental Health Qualification

Qualification in Housing or Built Environment

Job description

Housing Standards Officer (DHH108)

Grade H (SCP 24-28) £34,314 - 37,938 per annum (pay award pending), plus National Essential Car User Allowance £963 per annum.
37 hours per week permanent

Do you want to work for a Council that is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its residents? A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join our Regulatory Services team.

You will be providing both a proactive and reactive customer focussed service, delivering projects and carrying out statutory duties relating to: licensing of houses in multiple occupation; housing inspections and enforcement; housing assistance and advice; empty homes; energy efficiency, tenancy relations and mobile homes.

You should be self-motivated and confident with a sound knowledge of surveying domestic premises to identify defects and their remedies, including experience of using the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System. You should have a good understanding of the powers available to local authorities to ensure standards in private dwellings and their application.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• We are looking for candidates with an Environmental Health or other suitable qualification in housing or built environment.
• Candidates must have experience in property inspection or be able to demonstrate practical skills in this area of work.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with the public and a range of professionals
• We are looking for flexible candidates who can work on their own initiative and as part of a team to deliver excellent services for our residents.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

For further information and to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

Closing date for completed application – 29 June 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing - 07 July 2025

*Please note that a Basic DBS check will be required in the event of an individual being offered the position