Housing Standards Officer
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,220 to £40,777 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Pendle Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V72 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Housing Standards Officer to join our Environmental Health Residential Team. This is a full-time permanent position.
The Environmental Health teams are within our Housing Health and Engineering Service area and deliver a range of regulatory functions across the Council.
Housing Enforcement Officer £38,220 to £40,777 per annum
Being part of the Residential Team, you will cover a wide range of housing duties, including the enforcement of housing standards, HMOs licensing and investigation of harassment and illegal eviction of private tenants. You will also investigate statutory nuisance and drainage complaints from homeowners and tenants. As part of the Residential Team, you will be given the opportunity to contribute to other areas of work, such as private water supplies and empty properties.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
Up to 31 days annual leave
Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
Our Benefits include:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Option to buy extra annual leave
Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, an online application form must be submitted.
The Environmental Health teams are within our Housing Health and Engineering Service area and deliver a range of regulatory functions across the Council.
Housing Enforcement Officer £38,220 to £40,777 per annum
Being part of the Residential Team, you will cover a wide range of housing duties, including the enforcement of housing standards, HMOs licensing and investigation of harassment and illegal eviction of private tenants. You will also investigate statutory nuisance and drainage complaints from homeowners and tenants. As part of the Residential Team, you will be given the opportunity to contribute to other areas of work, such as private water supplies and empty properties.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
Up to 31 days annual leave
Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
Our Benefits include:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Option to buy extra annual leave
Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, an online application form must be submitted.
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