Housing Enforcement Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Trafford, M32 0TH |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75779943 |
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Housing Enforcement Officer
Location Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0TH Hybrid working is an option mix of home / site / office
Salary range Band 6 (£34,434) Band 8 (£42,839) based upon 2025/26 salary scales & dependent on experience / qualifications etc.
Working Pattern Monday - Friday
Working hours 36.25 per week
Contract type Fixed-term
Temporary End Date - 30/03/2027 (funding provided is limited to current financial year only)
Application deadline 15/02/2026
Interview type In person
About the Role
Trafford’s Private Sector Housing Team have an exciting vacancy for a Housing Enforcement Officer to join the team on a 1-year fixed term contract. The team currently consists of 1 Environmental Health Officer, 3 Housing Enforcement Officers and 1 Trainee Housing Standards Enforcement Officer, who work to support the Team Leader in enforcing a wide range of legislative requirements related to private sector housing. This includes responding to complaints about poor housing conditions, inspecting private sector housing to assess potential hazards and carrying out follow up work or enforcement action to bring properties to current standards. In addition, the team license houses in multiple occupation, respond to reports of empty properties and are preparing for the implementation of the Renters Rights Act 2025.
About you
See role profile for full requirements.
Band 6
- Educated to minimum A Level standard or equivalent
- Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in a housing related field
- Specialist knowledge relevant to specific areas work (e.g. housing standards)
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels (verbal and written) with a variety of people from a range of backgrounds using engaging communication and influencing styles with colleagues, managers and members of the public and communicating to customers in a clear and
sensitive manner
Band 7 (inclusive of above)
- Degree level qualification in Environmental Health / Housing (or similar)
- Certificate of competency in the application of HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System)
- Demonstrable experience in enforcement of private sector housing
- Ability to assess appropriate method of enforcement action
Band 8 (inclusive of above)
- Significant experience in enforcement of private sector housing
- Ability to motivate and supervise colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning with trainees/newly qualified colleagues
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
You will be in possession of a current driving license and provide a serviceable car for use in connection with the duties required.
Flexibility to carry out duties outside normal working hours as may be required by the nature of the service.
Willing and able to travel to any administrative site within the Borough as required.
Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications so, please do not delay in submitting your application.
Contact Details
For more information about the team / role please contact Nicola Lees
Nicola.Lees@trafford.gov.uk / 07890067855
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)
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