Senior Housing Regulation Officer

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Senior Housing Regulation Officer to improve housing quality and safety. The role involves investigating living conditions, taking enforcement actions, and delivering licensing schemes. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for enhancing housing standards.

Benefits

26-33 days annual leave based on service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare services

Season loan ticket for transport

Qualifications

• degree in environmental health or housing or equivalent experience
• some experience in an environmental health or housing field
• understanding of Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme

Responsibilities

• Investigate poor conditions in the private rented sector
• Respond to service requests from residents
• Take part in pro-active enforcement action

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in environmental health or housing

Job description

SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Senior Housing Regulation Officer

Salary: starting from £34,314

Contract: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Observatory House, Slough

What you’ll be doing:

Are you passionate and committed to improving the quality and safety of housing? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be encouraged to use your initiative to shape and improve service delivery? Then we have three exciting opportunities for you to join our team.

As a Senior Housing Regulation Officer, you will investigate poor conditions in the private rented sector and take action to bring living conditions up to standard, using the full range of enforcement powers where necessary. You will respond to service requests from residents, take part in pro-active enforcement action, and work to deliver our mandatory HMO licensing scheme. Later this year we will be consulting on discretionary additional and selective licensing designations.

Successful candidates will have a degree in environmental health or housing, or equivalent qualifications or experience. They will have some experience of working in an environmental health or housing field, and an understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme, and the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation, though applications from less experienced candidates are also welcome. Most importantly the candidate will be enthusiastic, highly inquisitive, and have a passion for improving housing standards.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [e-mail] before submitting an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit, and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing date: 20 July 2025.