Housing Standards Officer

South Holland District Council are 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; and
• A desire to learn and train whilst in role.

If you are an individual who has a positive attitude, with the ability to adapt to different situations and the desire to learn and apply your skills to effectively deliver this role, then we are excited to hear from you.

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.

We 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
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*

*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.

The Council has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer

The Council reserve the right to change the closing date.