Job Description

Senior Housing Officer/Housing Officer

Permanent

31,022 - 44,075 per annum (career graded)

37 hours per week

This is a full-time position; however, we welcome applications from those who wish to work part-time or condensed hours.

We do things well and keep developing.

Ideally, we are looking to recruit someone at the senior level of this career graded post who is experienced and technically competent in private sector housing enforcement with a relevant degree.

However, if you are an adaptable and quick learner with a positive attitude but have less experience and a lower qualification level, then please do consider this opportunity as we are looking for some-one who also shares our values and is passionate about improving the lives of our residents (refer to career grade section of the JD).

You will have the opportunity to contribute to new ways of collaborative working and help ensure the improvement of housing conditions across Teignbridge.

This role will be responsible for both reactive and proactive enforcement work as well as providing support to agents, landlords and tenants. The role will be responsible for enforcing the new legal duties proposed under the Renters Rights Bill, including issuing civil penalties and supporting tribunal applications.

We're better together.

You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

We can offer:

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid and flexible working - Part office based, and part home based. Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station). A recently refurbished modern low carbon office space. Generous annual leave and wellbeing package. Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres. Cycle to Work Scheme. Opportunities for career and self-development. 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have a relevant housing qualification or be committed to learning and development. Be experienced in dealing with customers, ideally in a Housing service. Be motivated to improve the standards of private sector housing available to our residents. Be positive to change and collaborative working. Be adaptable and a quick learner. Build and maintain effective and productive working relationships.

It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Closing Date:

Sunday 5th October 2025 @ midnight

Interview Date:

W/C 13th October 2025

No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,022.00-44,075.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Transport links
Work Location: In person