Housing Regulatory Compliance Apprentice

DescriptionKickstart Your Career in Housing RegulationHousing Regulatory Compliance ApprenticeLocation: Birmingham City Council Ashted LockSalary: Grade AHours: 36.5 per week - Although most work is undertaken in core office hours you will be expected to work flexibly and routinely outside of core office hours to ensure service delivery.Contract: Fixed Term 24 months - 5 posts availableStart Date: 5th February 2026 applicants MUST be available to start on this dateTo meet the funding requirements for the role applicants MUST have the Right to Work in the UK. Please note this role does not offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.Apprenticeship Standard: Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer (Housing)Training Provider: CSA (Services) LtdAre you passionate about making a difference in housing standards and tenant safety Join Birmingham City Council as a Housing Regulatory Compliance Apprentice and play a key role in supporting the implementation of the Renters Rights Act. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in housing enforcement property licensing and regulatory compliance while working towards a nationally recognised qualification through your apprenticeship.You will work closely with our experienced Private Sector Housing team gaining real-world experience in property inspections housing standards enforcement licensing schemes and tackling rogue support investigations assist with legal notices and engage with tenants landlords and partner agencies.What Youll DoRespond to queries from residents landlords and tenants about housing standards and licensing.Conduct inspections of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and assess compliance with housing legislation.Investigate complaints and take action to ensure tenant safety and landlord accountability.Provide advice and guidance to landlords on meeting regulatory requirements.Draft enforcement notices and support legal proceedings including tribunal or court attendance.Maintain accurate records and use digital tools for audits and data management.Attend workshops and complete learning modules as part of your apprenticeship.What Were Looking ForHighly motivated individuals with strong communication and organisational skills and a genuine interest in protecting public health and safetyA genuine interest in housing regulation.GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willingness to undertake Functional Skills).Strong communication skills both written and verbal.Good IT and digital literacy.Attention to detail and organisational skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Professional judgement resilience and an empathetic approach.What Youll GainA Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer qualification.Practical experience in housing regulation and enforcement.Pastoral support and access to CSAs Employee Assistance Programme.At least 20% of your working hours dedicated to off-the-job training.Potential progression into permanent roles within the Regulation & Enforcement Division.Apply today and help us make Birminghams housing safer and fairer for everyonePlease upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attachedBirmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.For any informal enquires please contact:Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.Job Description and PersonSpecification Key Skills Arabic Speaking,Marketing & Promotions,Access Control System,Apache Tomcat,BI,Back Office Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1