Job Description

Roles That Matter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably motivated and qualified Housing Standards Officer to join our busy Housing Standards Team.


The post will require the successful applicant to work with vulnerable tenants, landlords and a range of agencies in order to ensure compliance with housing standards and HMO licence requirements.


The ideal applicant will have a thorough knowledge of housing standards legislation and building construction. This will include an excellent understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and its application with previous practical experience of housing enforcement. The successful candidate will enable housing and community improvements through proactive work with landlords, tenants and other stakeholders, and will progress cases to enforcement action as necessary. Other key skills required for the post include a high standard of computer literacy, as well as the ability to prioritise, plan and manage complex projects to a satisfactory conclusion.


This post would suit experience Housing Standards Officers / qualified EHOs looking to extend their housing knowledge and experience.


This role allows for hybrid working, combining working from home with access to an agile work hub and the undertaking of site visits and inspections of properties across the borough.


For an informal discussion, please contact Patricia Henry, Principle EHO ( Housing Standards) on 01744 671636


If you feel you are the right person for the job, and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.


Full & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.


We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Equality & Diversity

St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality



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