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Children's Services ! CH · Walsall, United Kingdom · Remote
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Housing Standards officer- ref: CH06125
Salary: G9 (currently £39,513 - £43,693 per annum)
Term: Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Housing Standards & Improvement Team for a highly motivated Environmental Health Practitioner to lead on the day-to-day casework on inspections, investigations, and advice. This is your opportunity to be part of a team undertaking the whole range of enforcement activities within the private rented sector including but not limited to HMO licensing, private rented housing standards, and public health.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an officer who enthusiastic, resilient, driven and has effective communication skills, the ability to adapt to changing priorities and the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will be required to carry out many duties that aim to secure property improvement; including HMO licensing, property inspections, investigations, enforcement, issuing financial penalties and prosecution work, where necessary.
About the team
The team deals with all aspects of Private Sector Housing, including, minimum standards in rented accommodation, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), Energy Efficiency and Empty Homes, Disabled Facilities Grants as well as public health matters. However, this role will focus mainly on inspecting, licensing and enforcing standards in the private rented sector.
Are you a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner?
We are looking for a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner who wants to help make a difference by using their knowledge and experience to improve the quality of life for tenants. The successful candidate will have a Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) or achieved Chartered Status of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
For the successful candidate, Walsall Council will offer the following
Pay relevant annual professional membership subscriptions
You will be part of a forward thinking and supportive team
Smart working – you will work in ways that gets the best outcomes
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement (27 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service))
Flexi time – being able to accrue up to 3 additional flexi days in a 13 week period
An attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
An opportunity to join a savings salary sacrifice scheme
This post is based primarily on working (and travelling to visits) from home, although there will be opportunities to work from the office, particularly where this links with the preparation of enforcement notices.
View Job Description and Employer Specification
Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Carol Jones on [email protected]
Fluency Statement
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) statement
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Information for Applicants
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time
