Senior Housing Standards Officer
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,220 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4556 |
Summary
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and results-focused individual to be part of our Housing Team. Educated to degree level you will be HHSRS certified and have experience in HMO and private sector housing compliance and mandatory HMO licensing. Some experience of caravan site licensing would be an advantage.
Reporting to the Housing Team Leader you will play an integral role in delivering our service priorities. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of compliance alongside delivering excellent customer service /satisfaction through your excellent communication skills.
Cheshire West and Chester is a modern and flexible borough council which strives to provide high quality services for its customers and communities. As a unitary authority, we have real strengths, great ambition, and many opportunities ahead.
The borough is the fourth largest unitary authority in the Northwest and the area is characterised by attractive countryside, varied landscapes and diverse settlements as well as a large industrial area to the north.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and results-focused individual to be part of our Housing Team. Educated to degree level you will be HHSRS certified and have experience in HMO and private sector housing compliance and mandatory HMO licensing. Some experience of caravan site licensing would be an advantage.
Reporting to the Housing Team Leader you will play an integral role in delivering our service priorities. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of compliance alongside delivering excellent customer service /satisfaction through your excellent communication skills.
We offer developmental experience in a modern council with a strong reputation and a flexible mobile working environment.
A driving licence is essential for this role.
The contractual work location for this role is stated above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.
Please note, interviews are scheduled for week commencing 22 June 2026
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Chris White on 07795 527 990 or Chris.White@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Reporting to the Housing Team Leader you will play an integral role in delivering our service priorities. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of compliance alongside delivering excellent customer service /satisfaction through your excellent communication skills.
Cheshire West and Chester is a modern and flexible borough council which strives to provide high quality services for its customers and communities. As a unitary authority, we have real strengths, great ambition, and many opportunities ahead.
The borough is the fourth largest unitary authority in the Northwest and the area is characterised by attractive countryside, varied landscapes and diverse settlements as well as a large industrial area to the north.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and results-focused individual to be part of our Housing Team. Educated to degree level you will be HHSRS certified and have experience in HMO and private sector housing compliance and mandatory HMO licensing. Some experience of caravan site licensing would be an advantage.
Reporting to the Housing Team Leader you will play an integral role in delivering our service priorities. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of compliance alongside delivering excellent customer service /satisfaction through your excellent communication skills.
We offer developmental experience in a modern council with a strong reputation and a flexible mobile working environment.
A driving licence is essential for this role.
The contractual work location for this role is stated above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.
Please note, interviews are scheduled for week commencing 22 June 2026
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Chris White on 07795 527 990 or Chris.White@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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