Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: Monday - Friday / 36.25 (7.15 per day)
Fixed Term End Date: 30/06/2028
Interview Date/Type: Face to face
SMART Working : We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role
Trafford’s Private Sector Housing Team has an exciting vacancy for a Housing Enforcement Officer to join the team on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract. The team currently consists of 1 Environmental Health Officer, 5 Housing Enforcement Officers and 1 Trainee Housing Standards Enforcement Officer, who support the Team Leader in enforcing a wide range of legislative requirements related to private sector housing. This includes responding to complaints about poor housing conditions, inspecting private sector housing to assess potential hazards and carrying out follow‑up work or enforcement action to bring properties to current standards. In addition, the team now has responsibilities under the Renters Rights Act 2025, which will comprise a large part of this role.
Qualifications
Band 6
Educated to minimum A Level standard or equivalent
Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in a housing related field
Specialist knowledge relevant to specific areas of work (e.g. housing standards)
Able to communicate effectively at all levels (verbal and written) with a variety of people from a range of backgrounds using engaging communication and influencing styles with colleagues, managers and members of the public and communicating to customers in a clear and sensitive manner
Band 7 (inclusive of above)
Degree level qualification in Environmental Health / Housing (or similar)
Certificate of competency in the application of HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System)
Demonstrable experience in enforcement of private sector housing
Ability to assess appropriate method of enforcement action
Band 8 (inclusive of above)
Significant experience in enforcement of private sector housing
Ability to motivate and supervise colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning with trainees/newly qualified colleagues
Additional Information
Be in possession of a current driving license and provide a serviceable car for use in connection with the duties required
Flexibility to carry out duties outside normal working hours as may be required by the nature of the service
Willing and able to travel to any administrative site within the Borough as required
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Working Arrangement: Monday - Friday / 36.25 (7.15 per day)
Fixed Term End Date: 30/06/2028
Interview Date/Type: Face to face
SMART Working : We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role
Trafford’s Private Sector Housing Team has an exciting vacancy for a Housing Enforcement Officer to join the team on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract. The team currently consists of 1 Environmental Health Officer, 5 Housing Enforcement Officers and 1 Trainee Housing Standards Enforcement Officer, who support the Team Leader in enforcing a wide range of legislative requirements related to private sector housing. This includes responding to complaints about poor housing conditions, inspecting private sector housing to assess potential hazards and carrying out follow‑up work or enforcement action to bring properties to current standards. In addition, the team now has responsibilities under the Renters Rights Act 2025, which will comprise a large part of this role.
Qualifications
Band 6
Educated to minimum A Level standard or equivalent
Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in a housing related field
Specialist knowledge relevant to specific areas of work (e.g. housing standards)
Able to communicate effectively at all levels (verbal and written) with a variety of people from a range of backgrounds using engaging communication and influencing styles with colleagues, managers and members of the public and communicating to customers in a clear and sensitive manner
Band 7 (inclusive of above)
Degree level qualification in Environmental Health / Housing (or similar)
Certificate of competency in the application of HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System)
Demonstrable experience in enforcement of private sector housing
Ability to assess appropriate method of enforcement action
Band 8 (inclusive of above)
Significant experience in enforcement of private sector housing
Ability to motivate and supervise colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning with trainees/newly qualified colleagues
Additional Information
Be in possession of a current driving license and provide a serviceable car for use in connection with the duties required
Flexibility to carry out duties outside normal working hours as may be required by the nature of the service
Willing and able to travel to any administrative site within the Borough as required
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