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Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits platform including discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Flu jabs

Free eye test voucher

Flexible working policy

Agile working policy

Career progression and training

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Senior Housing Standards Officer for the Boston area to lead a housing standards team and strengthen enforcement across the partnership.

The role involves risk-based inspections, HMO regulation, licence processing, and cross-council collaboration to improve housing conditions and protect residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing or related field is essential.
• Experience of managing a team is desirable.
• Knowledge of statutory notices and enforcement activities is preferred.
• Professional, calm and positive approach is expected.
• Ability to balance empathy with objectivity and strong listening skills.
• Excellent organisational, written and IT skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day line management of the Boston-based team.
• Conduct risk-based property inspections and identify housing hazards per HHSRS.
• Investigate and regulate HMOs and collaborate with landlords and agents for compliance.
• Process HMO licence applications.
• Undertake Immigration and Homes for Ukraine accommodation inspections.
• Help bring empty properties back into use across the Borough.
• Gather evidence and prepare documentation to support enforcement actions and court proceedings.

Skills

Housing sector experience

People management

Enforcement knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Independent working

Learning mindset

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent; Full Time; 37 hours

Salary Range: £38,510 - £46,579 per annum

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

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

Our client 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, they'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 where decision-making across another 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 their diverse borough, in collaboration with their partnering agencies.

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

Job Overview

• 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 They're Looking For

Our client is 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 Them?

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, they'd be excited to welcome you to their team.

They offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• 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 plus 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*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - roles over £33k*

*Certain restrictions may apply

About Them

Our client has formed 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 three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about their Equal opportunities on their website.

Our client 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.