Job Description

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly organised individual with experience in private sector housing to join our small team of professional officers.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Ellesmere Port

Job Category

Regulatory Services

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 9

Salary Min

37,035 per annum

Salary Max

40,476 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

6 - 12 months - Maternity Cover

Closing Date

06/07/2025

Ref No

W4023

Documents

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



Cheshire West and Chester is a modern and flexible borough council which strives to provide high quality services for its customers and communities. Our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment lie at the heart of the authority, promoting a place where everyone can thrive. As a unitary authority, we have real strengths, great ambition, and many opportunities ahead.



The borough is the fourth largest unitary authority in the North West and the area is characterised by attractive countryside, varied landscapes and diverse settlements as well as a large industrial area to the north.



We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and results-focused individual to be part of our Housing Team. Educated to degree level you will be HHSRS certified and have experience in HMO and private sector housing compliance and mandatory HMO licensing. Some experience of caravan site licensing would be an advantage.



Reporting to the Housing Team Leader you will play an integral role in delivering our service priorities. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of compliance alongside delivering excellent customer service /satisfaction through your excellent communication skills.



We offer developmental experience in a modern council with a strong reputation and a flexible mobile working environment.



A driving licence is essential for this role



PLEASE NOTE - Our CW&C job descriptions and person specifications are generic with specific role needs being outlined in the advert. Please address the specific needs referred to above in any application.



Please note interviews are scheduled for W/C 14 July 2025



For anymore information please contact Chris White, email chris.white@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk





To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.