Housing Standards Officer

2 weeks ago

Spalding, United Kingdom Get Staffed Online Recruitment Full time

Our client, South Holland District Council, is looking for a Housing Standards Officer to join their team. Are you looking to step into your next challenge and make a difference to housing standards in the private rented sector in the district?

The Housing Standards team are responsible for regulating the private rented sector, including houses in multiple occupation. The primary functions of the team include housing inspections, advice and where appropriate, enforcement, to ensure standards are met and maintained. As a Housing Standards Officer you will undertake the following responsibilities:

  • Risk based onsite inspections of properties to identify deficiencies relating to categorised hazards, as prescribed by the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
  • Identifying houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and working with the property owner or manager to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
  • Processing of HMO and caravan site licences
  • Immigration and Homes for Ukraine inspections including administering the relevant paperwork
  • Tacking empty homes across the district
  • Gathering evidence in order to serve the necessary statutory notices
  • Preparation of evidence bundles for court hearings

Do you possess the following qualities:

  • Experience of working with housing
  • A professional, calm and positive manner
  • The ability to be sensitive but remain objective
  • Effective communication and listening skills
  • The ability to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative
  • Excellent written and IT skills and attention to detail
  • A desire to learn and train whilst in role

South Holland District Council is in an exciting period of change, working within a Partnership arrangement with Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council. All 3 Councils within the Partnership are forward thinking authorities and adopt flexible/agile working arrangements combining working remotely and from other area offices when not carrying out inspections/site visits.

BENEFITS - They offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
  • 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
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme roles
  • Flexible Working Policy
  • Agile Working Policy*
  • Car mileage reimbursement*
  • Excellent career progression and training opportunities
  • Long Service Recognition*

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and 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. 

The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges, the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

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. For this role they do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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