Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. *This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.* Housing Strategy, Standards & Renewal Assistant About the role: As a Housing Standards Assistant, you'll provide essential frontline support to officers and managers, liaising with the public and key agencies, maintaining and managing databases, providing essential data and reports to support the performance management of the section. You will support officers in improving housing within the Wirral including assisting and processing of mandatory HMO and Selective Licences. In addition, the role involves supporting the delivery of financial assistance products to improve housing and bringing back into use long term empty properties. About the Candidate: We are looking for someone who has excellent communication, organisational and IT skills and can work independently using a range of computer software packages including Microsoft Office and Teams. You should have customer focused experience as well as experience dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone Above all you will be looking to improve the way we engage with our employees/residents/customers to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do. If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Thomas Edwards, Housing Standards Manager, on email thomasedwards@wirral.gov.uk Interviews to be held mid-February 2026. As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. How to apply Please apply online by clicking the link below