Salary
£32,376 to £35,196 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Package
Permanent
Date posted
18/02/2026
Job reference
REQ
Chelmsford City Council is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Housing Standards Team within Public Health and Protection Services. This is an exciting time to develop a career in housing standards, with the long awaited Renters Rights Act introducing significant changes to the regulation of the private rented sector and new responsibilities for both landlords and local authorities. The successful applicant will join a team committed to improving housing conditions, supporting residents, and ensuring high standards across Chelmsford's diverse housing stock.
This varied role will involving handling resident complaints about housing conditions, assessing HMO and caravan site licence applications, and carrying out site visits and property inspections. It will also support day to day enforcement activities of the team whilst allowing the post holder to develop specialist expertise in financial support schemes, aimed at tackling cold homes and fuel poverty. As the team's key officer in this area, they will help local residents access relevant funding and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
The successful applicant will have an excellent eye for detail, a logical and proactive approach to problem solving, and a willingness to learn and develop professionally. The post holder will be supported by experienced colleagues and the Housing Standards Lead Officer to build strong knowledge of housing legislation. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as the role involves a varied and sometimes demanding workload while delivering high quality customer service.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 16th March.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit:
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