Senior Housing Standards Officer

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership; Boston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Policy

Cycle to work scheme

Flu Jabs

Free Eye Test voucher

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Boston Borough Council is seeking a Senior Housing Standards Officer to lead the Housing Standards Team and shape service delivery across the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.

You will inspect properties, regulate HMOs, and drive enforcement with BPSS/DBS checks; working within a supportive team to protect residents and improve homes across the borough.

Qualifications

• Experience working within housing or a related field.
• Experience of people management.
• Familiarity with serving statutory notices and enforcement activity.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organisational, written and IT skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to balance empathy with objectivity.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and build your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Providing day‑to‑day line management of the Boston based team as well as guidance/support in relation to both the technical aspect of housing work as well as the processes followed to the wider team members across the Partnership.
• Conducting risk‑based property inspections and identifying housing hazards in accordance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Investigating and regulating Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), working closely with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance.
• Processing HMO licence applications.
• Undertaking Immigration and Homes for Ukraine accommodation inspections.
• Bringing empty properties back into use across the Borough.
• Gathering evidence and preparing documentation to support enforcement action where necessary.
• Preparing professional evidence bundles for court proceedings and legal action.

Skills

People management

Housing standards

Enforcement

HHSRS

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Ready to Make a Real Difference? Join Our Housing Standards Team!

Boston Borough Council is looking for a passionate and proactive Senior Housing Standards Officer to lead the Boston Housing Standards Team and help shape the quality of the service across the Partnership.

Are you ready for your next challenge? Do you want a role where every day brings variety, purpose, and the opportunity to improve people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Senior Housing Standards Officer, you'll play a vital role in protecting residents, improving housing conditions and ensuring landlords meet their responsibilities within the private rented sector. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive team while making a tangible difference within local communities.

This is a shared role within the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership where decision‑making across the other two councils will be required from time to time. You will be working collaboratively with the other Senior Officers within the Partnership. With support from the Team Leader and Group Manager, you will be working as a key person within the team to help deliver this service. You will need to be prepared to deal with a wide range of premises and people across our diverse borough, in collaboration with our partnering agencies.

A Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS check) in addition to a Basic Disclosure (DBS check) is a likely requirement of this role.

No two days are the same in this rewarding role. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing day‑to‑day line management of the Boston based team as well as guidance/support in relation to both the technical aspect of housing work as well as the processes followed to the wider team members across the Partnership.
• Conducting risk‑based property inspections and identifying housing hazards in accordance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Investigating and regulating Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), working closely with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance.
• Processing HMO licence applications.
• Undertaking Immigration and Homes for Ukraine accommodation inspections.
• Bringing empty properties back into use across the Borough.
• Gathering evidence and preparing documentation to support enforcement action where necessary.
• Preparing professional evidence bundles for court proceedings and legal action.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent outcomes.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working within housing or a related field.
• Experience of people management.
• Familiarity with serving statutory notices and enforcement activity.
• A professional, calm and positive approach.
• The ability to balance empathy with objectivity.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organisational, written and IT skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and build your expertise.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a role where your work directly improves homes, communities and lives.

If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, embraces change, and enjoys working in a varied and meaningful role, we'd be excited to welcome you to our team.

BENEFITS:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long‑term financial security after your working life
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*
• Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k*

*Certain restrictions may apply

ABOUT US:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub‑region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

This position is a shared role within the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.

Interested? Let's Talk

For an informal and confidential discussion about this fantastic opportunity, please contact:

Luke Settle
Housing Standards Team Leader
07767 643719
[e-mail]

or

Jon Challen
Group Manager – Safer Communities
07958 805356
[e-mail]

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non‑discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.