Housing Standards Officer

WMJobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an experienced Housing Standards Officer to enhance the welfare of residents. This role entails ensuring compliance with housing standards through inspection and enforcement, contributing toward improving living conditions in the community. Candidates should have an appropriate environmental health qualification, property inspection experience, and excellent communication skills aimed at delivering top-notch service. A driving licence is essential due to the nature of the tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in property inspection or practical skills in this area required.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a proactive and reactive customer-focused service.
• Conduct housing inspections and enforce compliance with housing standards.
• Assist with energy efficiency and tenancy relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Property inspection skills

Knowledge of surveying premises

Ability to work independently

Customer service focus

Education

Environmental Health or suitable qualification

Job description

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Stafford Borough & Cannock Chase District Councils,

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
  

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