Housing Standards Officer

Contract Type: Permanent; Full Time – 37 hours Location: Spalding Salary Range: £33,673 – £37,563 per annum Closing Date: 30/10/2026

Ready to Make a Real Difference Join Our Housing Standards Team!

South Holland District Council is looking for a passionate and proactive Housing Standards Officer to help shape the quality of housing across the District.

Are you ready for your next challenge Do you want a role where every day brings variety, purpose, and the opportunity to improve people's lives If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Housing Standards Officer , you'll play a vital role in protecting residents, improving housing conditions, and ensuring landlords meet their responsibilities within the private rented sector. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive team while making a tangible difference in local communities.

A Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS check) in addition to a Basic Disclosure (DBS check) is a likely requirement of this role.

No two days are the same in this rewarding role. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting risk-based property inspections and identifying housing hazards in accordance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Investigating and regulating Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), working closely with landlords and managing agents to achieve compliance.
• Processing HMO licence applications.
• Undertaking Immigration and Homes for Ukraine accommodation inspections.
• Bringing empty properties back into use across the District.
• Gathering evidence and preparing documentation to support enforcement action where necessary.
• Preparing professional evidence bundles for court proceedings and legal action.

We're seeking someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent outcomes.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working within housing or a related field.
• A professional, calm and positive approach.
• The ability to balance empathy with objectivity.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong organisational, written and IT skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and build your expertise.

Why Join Us

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a role where your work directly improves homes, communities and lives.

If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, embraces change, and enjoys working in a varied and meaningful role, we'd be excited to welcome you to our team.

Benefits

We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme plus option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher
• Salary sacrifice car scheme roles
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*

About Us

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership – the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges, the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, ***, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.