Housing Standards Compliance Officer Ref EE01126

Housing Standards Compliance Officer - Ref: EE01126
G8: 39152- 41771 per annum.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Term: Permanent

Our Service & Main Purpose of the Role:

Our Housing & Customer Engagement Service area covers a wide remit including Private sector team homelessness and housing options asylum seeker and refugee Gypsy and Roma Traveller affordable housing and policy. We are looking for a Housing Standards Compliance Officer with relevant qualifications and experience.

1. To provide advice and ensure compliance on all aspects of private rented housing including the Housing Act 2004 HMO licensing disrepair complaints illegal eviction/harassment Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Electrical Safety Standards and any subsequent legislation.

2. To be able toundertake property inspections monitor and report on compliance in relation to the Housing Act 2004 the Renters Rights Act 2025 and associated regulations including on the upcoming mandatory national landlord and property database.

3. To support the Team Leader in the delivery of a high-quality service to enhance housing conditions across the borough and to make a tangible difference within the community.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and quality of private sector housing while actively engaging with the new duties outlined in the Renters Rights Bill.

Key requirements of the job:

• Degree level or similar qualification in housing law construction surveying or evidence of extensive experience in an investigation or tenancy related field.
• Certificate of competency for the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
• To possess technical or specialist knowledge of inspecting properties undertaking enforcement related investigations preparing and serving statutory notices under the Housing Act 2004 and related legislation.

• Understanding of application of the statutory duties and powers under the Housing Act 2004 Housing & Planning Act 2016 the Renters Rights Act 2025 and related Regulations

• Knowledge of building construction and building defects

• Experience in a compliance or enforcement related role
• Experience of working with a range of customers and partner agencies
• Experience of providing advice preferably on housing standards and tenancy requirements to landlords and tenants.
• Experience of undertaking HHSRS inspections
• A good level of effective IT skills and the ability to understand and develop the use of ICT to achieve work objectives.
• A valid UK Driving Licence is essential.
  

Our offer to the successful candidates:

• We will pay your applicable professional annual membership fees

• You will be part of a forward thinking and supportive team

• Smart working you will work in ways that gets the best outcomes

• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement (24 days holiday per annum Bank Holidays)

• Flexi time being able to accrue up to 3 additional flexi leave days in a 13 week period

• An attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

• An opportunity to join a savings salary sacrifice scheme

• Training and progression opportunities dependent on your qualification and performance

This post is based on working from home and from the office depending on the needs of the service

You willbe joining a friendly team committed to providing safe and healthy housing. At Walsall we embrace teamwork and personal development and you willhave the opportunity to develop your skills.

For further information about this role please contact Carol Jones (Team Leader - Housing Standards) via email;

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement you will not be also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see ourInformation for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

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Closing date: 8th May 2026