Housing Standards Enforcement Officer - 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity
People and Communities Directorate
Join our Housing Standards team and play a vital role in improving residents' lives across our communities. As a Housing Standards Enforcement Officer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring homes in the private rented sector are safe, warm, and healthy.
We welcome applications from both external candidates and internal employees seeking a development opportunity through a secondment arrangement (subject to managerial approval). This role offers valuable experience in private sector housing enforcement within a busy and ambitious Housing Standards service.
About the Role
This is a key role within our Private Sector Housing Investigations function. You will manage a varied and often complex caseload, using your knowledge of housing and environmental health legislation to investigate complaints, assess housing conditions, and take proportionate enforcement action where necessary.
You will:
About You
We are looking for a confident, proactive professional who can manage competing priorities and deliver effective outcomes in a regulatory environment.
You will bring:
A relevant Environmental Health qualification (or progress towards one) is essential.
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to improving housing conditions and protecting vulnerable residents. This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community while developing your professional skills in a dynamic enforcement environment.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026
The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.
South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
