Housing Standards Officer-CH06125

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Housing Standards Officer to manage inspections and enforce standards in the private rented sector. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Environmental Health Officer with skills in communication and enforcement. The role offers flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave. Strong focus on improving living conditions for tenants is essential.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Flexi time options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner.
• Experience in property inspections and investigations.
• Commitment to improving tenant quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Lead on day-to-day casework on inspections and investigations.
• Conduct HMO licensing and enforce housing standards.
• Manage financial penalties and prosecution work as needed.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to adapt

Independent work

Enforcement skills

Education

Certificate of Registration with EHORB or Chartered Status from CIEH

Job description

Housing Standards officer- ref: CH06125

Salary: G9 (currently £39,513 - £43,693 per annum)

Term: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Housing Standards & Improvement Team for a highly motivated Environmental Health Practitioner to lead on the day-to-day casework on inspections, investigations, and advice. This is your opportunity to be part of a team undertaking the whole range of enforcement activities within the private rented sector including but not limited to HMO licensing, private rented housing standards, and public health.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an officer who is enthusiastic, resilient, driven and has effective communication skills, the ability to adapt to changing priorities and the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will be required to carry out many duties that aim to secure property improvement; including HMO licensing, property inspections, investigations, enforcement, issuing financial penalties and prosecution work, where necessary.

About the team

The team deals with all aspects of Private Sector Housing, including minimum standards in rented accommodation, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), Energy Efficiency and Empty Homes, Disabled Facilities Grants as well as public health matters. However, this role will focus mainly on inspecting, licensing and enforcing standards in the private rented sector.

Are you a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner?

We are looking for a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner who wants to help make a difference by using their knowledge and experience to improve the quality of life for tenants. The successful candidate will have a Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) or achieved Chartered Status of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

For the successful candidate, Walsall Council will offer the following

• Pay relevant annual professional membership subscriptions
• You will be part of a forward thinking and supportive team
• Smart working - you will work in ways that gets the best outcomes
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement (27 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service)
• Flexi time - ability to accrue up to 3 additional flexi days in a 13 week period
• An attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• An opportunity to join a savings salary sacrifice scheme

This post is based primarily on working (and travelling to visits) from home, although there will be opportunities to work from the office, particularly where this links with the preparation of enforcement notices.

Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025

For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Carol Jones on the provided contact details.

Fluency Statement

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) statement

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Information for Applicants

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See the Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time