At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Housing Standards Team to ensure safe and well-maintained homes for residents.
- Company: Join a progressive council dedicated to community welfare and housing standards.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, employee discounts, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while shaping housing standards in your community.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or extensive experience in Housing Standards or Regulatory Services.
The predicted salary is between 47966 - 52505 £ per year.
Location: Horizon Business Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way, Norwich, NR7 0WF
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Salary Band: Band G £47,966- £52,505
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Standard/Full Time Permanent
Job Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Standards Team. This role offers the chance to step into a management position and help guide the team’s work as an essential part of our management structure. The Housing Standards Team undertakes a diverse range of activities, all focused on ensuring that residents across our districts live in safe, well maintained homes that meet their needs. The team delivers a mix of reactive and proactive interventions. With new legislation creating opportunities to expand our work, this is an exciting time to help shape the team’s processes and future direction.
Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for managing the quality and output of a range of Housing Standards enforcement activities. You will act as a Senior Enforcement officer and will have direct line management responsibility for team members. You will also represent the Council at relevant local and county‑wide groups and play a key role within the wider management team.
We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a proactive and well organised individual who is passionate about housing and making a difference to the lives of our residents. The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification/extensive experience of working in Housing Standards/Regulatory Services or a similar area.
Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Further Information: For further information about the role or our organisation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the recruiting manager, or the People Team as follows: Laura Crosby/Kevin Philcox - Housing Standards Senior Manager. Email: laura.crosby@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk / kevin.philcox@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Tel: 01603 430514/ 01603 430578. People Team: peopleteam@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk Tel: 01508 533995.
Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
How to apply: If you are an external applicant, please apply via our website. For internal applicants, please apply via the internal website found through the job portal on Connect.
The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Housing Standards Compliance Manager in Norwich employer: South Norfolk & Broadland Council
Join South Norfolk and Broadland Councils as a Housing Standards Compliance Manager and be part of a progressive organisation dedicated to enhancing community welfare. Located in the vibrant Horizon Business Centre, Norwich, we offer flexible working hours, competitive benefits including free onsite parking and employee discounts, and a commitment to your professional growth within a supportive team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
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South Norfolk & Broadland Council Recruitment Team
