Impactful Housing Standards Officer | Flexible Working

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership; Spalding; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Flu Jabs

Eye test voucher

Flexible Working Policy

Agile Working Policy

Car mileage reimbursement

Career progression and training

Long Service Recognition

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

South Holland District Council is seeking a Housing Standards Officer to protect residents, improve housing conditions and ensure landlords meet responsibilities in the private rented sector. You will inspect properties, regulate HMOs, and support enforcement actions.

This role may require BPSS and DBS checks, a dynamic team environment, and opportunities to develop your career within the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.

Qualifications

• Experience working within housing or a related field.
• Professional, calm and positive approach.
• Empathy balanced with objectivity.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organisational, written and IT skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Genuine desire to learn, develop and build expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based property inspections and identify housing hazards per HHSRS.
• Investigate and regulate HMOs, liaising with landlords and managing agents for compliance.
• Process HMO licence applications.
• Undertake Immigration and Homes for Ukraine accommodation inspections.
• Bring empty properties back into use across the District.
• Gather evidence and prepare documentation to support enforcement actions.
• Prepare professional evidence bundles for court proceedings and legal action.

Skills

Housing inspections

HHSRS knowledge

HMO licensing

Landlord liaison

IT & admin skills

Job description

South Holland District Council is seeking a Housing Standards Officer to protect residents, improve housing conditions and ensure landlords meet responsibilities in the private rented sector. You will inspect properties, regulate HMOs, and support enforcement actions.

This role may require BPSS and DBS checks, a dynamic team environment, and opportunities to develop your career within the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.