Hybrid Housing Standards & Enforcement 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

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.