About the role
East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Housing Officer to join our Selective Licensing Team. The role is part time and temporary until 30 September 2027. It is also suitable for graduate EHOs who are working towards completion of their degree or ELP.
The postholder will be required to carry out property inspections to ensure that legal standards are met, tackle unsatisfactory conditions and undertake investigations of poor housing conditions and unsatisfactory management of licensed properties within the private rented sector in the borough.
The Role
The ideal candidate will have a desire to make a difference for residents living in private accommodation by regulating housing conditions and management practices in the private rented sector in the borough. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual with previous experience of working within private sector housing enforcement or licensing.
Key requirements and experience are described below.
Key Requirements
* You must have practical experience of working within housing enforcement or licensing and the ability to assess housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
* You must be able to demonstrate an awareness of the legislation, regulations, and codes of practice relevant to taking enforcement action in relation to improving housing conditions and experience in producing formal letters, statutory notices, schedules of work, technical reports and plans.
* Experience preparing and producing witness statements, case files and attending court and/or tribunals to give evidence is desirable but not essential.
* We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills or Graduate Environmental Health Officers who have the ambition to work within Private Sector Housing.
Skills & Experience
* You must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret legislation and enforce it in a balanced way.
* The successful applicant should also possess the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Additional Information
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic level Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
* The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Important Notes for Candidates
* Visa Sponsorship: As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.
* Personal Relationships: A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who knows of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.
* If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Rachel Liddle, Environmental Health Manager, by emailing rachel.liddle@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk to arrange.
* Closing Date: Thursday 13 November 2025. Full details of the job role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
* Attached documents: EV120T Selective Licensing Officer (1).doc
Organisation information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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