Supported Exempt Housing Officer
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham, UK
Published today
Housing officer
Full time
Job Description
Supported Exempt Housing Officer
Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment - 6 months with possible extension to 12 months
Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Since 2020, Birmingham City Council been raising standards within the supported exempt housing sector. Through grant funding and a unique multi-disciplinary partnership approach, we effectively respond to complex neighbourhood concerns, improving property conditions, tackling anti-social behaviour, assessing support standards, and addressing planning breaches. To date we have saved £8.4m in what would have been overpaid enhanced housing benefit.
With further Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP) funding secured through to March 2026, we are now recruiting for a number of exciting secondment opportunities
About the Role:
We're looking for passionate, motivated professionals with experience in inspecting houses in multiple occupation with a strong understanding of housing standards. Experience with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is a distinct advantage, however, if you're a fast learner with the drive to develop new skills, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a dynamic, people-focused role that involves working closely with landlords, support providers, and other professionals to drive up housing standards and improve service provision for vulnerable adults. You'll need a good understanding of the support worker role and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence change effectively.
What We're Looking For:
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
For any informal enquires please contact: Collette Campbell via email on Collette.Campbell@birmingham.gov.uk
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification
We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
About Us
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).
Supported Exempt Housing Officer
Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment - 6 months with possible extension to 12 months
Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Since 2020, Birmingham City Council been raising standards within the supported exempt housing sector. Through grant funding and a unique multi-disciplinary partnership approach, we effectively respond to complex neighbourhood concerns, improving property conditions, tackling anti-social behaviour, assessing support standards, and addressing planning breaches. To date we have saved £8.4m in what would have been overpaid enhanced housing benefit.
With further Supported Housing Improvement Programme (SHIP) funding secured through to March 2026, we are now recruiting for a number of exciting secondment opportunities
About the Role:
We're looking for passionate, motivated professionals with experience in inspecting houses in multiple occupation with a strong understanding of housing standards. Experience with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is a distinct advantage, however, if you're a fast learner with the drive to develop new skills, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a dynamic, people-focused role that involves working closely with landlords, support providers, and other professionals to drive up housing standards and improve service provision for vulnerable adults. You'll need a good understanding of the support worker role and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence change effectively.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in inspecting property standards
- Knowledge of or exposure to HHSRS (training can be provided)
- Understanding of the supported housing sector
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in handling enquiries from elected members and the public
- Strong problem-solving ability and a focus on achieving results
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team
- Access to a vehicle for which car mileage will be payable
- A unique opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised improvement programme
- Flexible working, including the ability to work from home with some office attendance
- A chance to make a tangible difference to housing standards and community wellbeing
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
For any informal enquires please contact: Collette Campbell via email on Collette.Campbell@birmingham.gov.uk
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification
We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
About Us
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).