Temporary Accommodation Compliance Officer - Ref: EE05426
Grade: G8; Salary Range £39,152 - £41,771
Join us in making a real difference.
Walsall Council is looking for a passionate and proactive Temporary Accommodation Compliance Officer to help ensure our Temporary Accommodation properties and services remain safe, secure and fully compliant for residents. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable residents while helping to maintain high standards across our accommodation provision.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive building risk assessments and develop action plans to mitigate potential hazards.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, guidelines, and best practices.
- Monitor and enforce fire safety standards, including regular inspections and drills.
Manage building maintenance and repairs, ensuring they meet health and safety standards.
- Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures for all Temporary Accommodation units.
- Maintain accurate records and reports related to all health and safety activities within Temporary Accommodation.
- Stay updated with changes in health and safety regulations / legislation and ensure the council’s buildings are compliant.
About You
- You are highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- You excel in fast-paced settings, demonstrating independent thought and confident decision-making.
- You are passionate about supporting vulnerable people and committed to making a positive impact.
- Demonstrated experience in temporary accommodation / social housing settings, welfare services, or a related sector.
- You are empathetic, resilient, and prepared to support Walsall’s residents in challenging times.
Why Join Us?
This is a truly rewarding role where your efforts will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of people in need. Walsall Council values its staff and offers excellent opportunities for training and career development, along with a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
View: Job Description and Employee Specification
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice.
