Property Inspections Officer

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Manchester is hiring for a full-time Property Inspections Manager responsible for overseeing quality and safety in temporary accommodation properties. Key tasks include managing inspections, ensuring repairs, and liaising with landlords while safeguarding vulnerable families. Applicants should possess a strong understanding of homelessness issues, excellent communication skills, and have a full UK driving licence. The role offers a permanent position with essential car allowance and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Essential Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience investigating disrepair and managing risks.
• Technical knowledge of legislation and compliance.
• Accurate record-keeping and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage property inspections and repairs within timeframe.
• Negotiate effectively to ensure timely inspections.
• Maintain relationships with providers and landlords.
• Identify and address safeguarding risks.

Skills

Good understanding of homelessness

Strong workload management

Initiative-driven problem solving

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to resolve safeguarding risks

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

About the Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week.
Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent.
Additional Payments: Essential Car Allowance.
Closing Date: 26 January 2026.
Closing time: 11.59pm.
Interview Method: Face to Face.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• 2 References (preferably covering 3 years of history)
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
• Essential Car Documentation: must hold a full valid driving licence, own a car for use at work and will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.

Job Summary

The Property Inspections Team is a rapidly growing part of Manchester City Council’s homelessness services, responsible for ensuring that all temporary accommodation properties supplied through the Dispersed (TC504) framework and Capital Lease Temporary Accommodation schemes meet the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS). You will manage an area of properties, keeping inspections up to date, ensuring repairs are completed within the required timeframe, resolving risks and coordinating with providers and landlords to safeguard vulnerable families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an area of properties, ensuring inspections are up to date, repairs completed within the correct timeframe, any issues resolved and tasks completed within deadlines.
• Act as a skilled and resilient negotiator to ensure inspections are completed on time, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication.
• Maintain strong working relationships with providers and landlords.
• Identify safeguarding risks, make timely referrals and ensure the safety of vulnerable service users.
• Provide professional, detailed advice and assistance to service users in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
• Work independently and collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues and act on initiative.
• Remain calm and professional under pressure, demonstrating personal resilience in challenging circumstances.
• Receive full training to support performance in the role.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Good understanding of homelessness, service objectives and priorities.
• Strong workload management; complete inspections sensitively and timely to meet service user needs.
• Initiative‑driven problem solving and independent working style.
• Experience investigating disrepair, managing risk and planning interventions to protect the safety and well‑being of residents.
• Technical knowledge of relevant legislation, enforcement procedures and policy compliance.
• Accurate record‑keeping and incident reporting.
• Commitment to ongoing self‑development and service improvement.
• Full UK driving licence; sole access to a car; ability to obtain business liability insurance.

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Claire Stansfield at 07940 701663 or [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

Pre‑Employment Checks

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must document their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

• Proof of Right to Work
• References (current and previous)
• DBS Check (may be required)
• Driving Licence (if role requires driving)

Accommodations

• Interview Adjustments – let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats – materials can be provided in text‑to‑speech, multiple language translation or adjustable text size and colour.

EEO Statement

Manchester City Council is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities and young people are encouraged. The council works to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities served.

Additional Information

More information about the role is attached separately. Please read the role profile for further details.