Senior Housing Standards Officer – Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Wirral Schools; Ledbury; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Essential car user allowance

Tools for field work

CPD training

Job summary

Wirral Council is seeking a Senior Housing Standards Officer to enforce housing standards and lead complex cases across the Borough. You will mentor staff, conduct inspections, and coordinate with legal teams to ensure effective outcomes.

Hybrid working is available, with a mix of site visits and home-based work. A strong background in HMO, licensing, and Renters Rights Act powers is preferred to drive service improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing enforcement.
• Knowledge of housing legislation and Renters Rights Act.
• Ability to mentor and develop officers.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor less experienced housing standards officers.
• Undertake complex property inspections and statutory enforcement.
• Prepare cases for court and attend tribunals.
• Collaborate with legal and partner agencies.
• Drive improvements across the Borough.

Skills

Housing enforcement

Legal liaison

Property inspections

Public housing policy

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Wirral Council is seeking a Senior Housing Standards Officer to enforce housing standards and lead complex cases across the Borough. You will mentor staff, conduct inspections, and coordinate with legal teams to ensure effective outcomes.

Hybrid working is available, with a mix of site visits and home-based work. A strong background in HMO, licensing, and Renters Rights Act powers is preferred to drive service improvements.