field_job_employment_type

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

job_organization_name

Housing Standards Officer - Mid Sussex District Council Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex Salary: £35,412 - £39,862 pa About the Role: Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a driven Housing Standards Officer to join our Environmental Health team. We are looking for an enthusiastic officer who is passionate about improving housing standards. As a Housing Standards Officer, you will be required to carry out inspections, investigations, provide advice and undertake appropriate enforcement actions in respect to all relevant housing legislation. To do so, you must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including maintaining accurate records, drafting reports and dealing with correspondence. You must also have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. Your key responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Investigating and carrying out inspections relating to housing standards especially those relating to the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and responding to complaints about housing conditions in both the private rented and social housing sectors.</li><li>Applying the appropriate enforcement legislation to ensure compliance is obtained in relation to housing standards.</li></ul><ul><li>Delivering grant assistance including Disabled Facility Grants in a timely manner by supporting the customer through the application process and ensuring the customer at the end of the process has the much-needed adaptation along with receiving a high-quality experience.</li></ul>You will work closely with other staff and management of the friendly and successful Housing Standards team, to ensure the team continuously delivers the highest quality environmental health services to our customers. About You: The ideal candidate will have: <ul><li>Qualification (e.g. BTEC, HND) in surveying, Environmental Health or another Housing related subject.</li><li>Up to date expert technical knowledge of construction.</li><li>Recent experience of carrying out inspections and applying current housing standards.</li><li>Ability to interpret specialist information e.g. technical plans/drawings and specifications.</li><li>Good organisational skills and able to manage workload in an efficient, effective manner.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to members, officers and the public.</li></ul>Why Join Us? Working for Mid Sussex District Council offers a range of benefits, including: <ul><li>Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our excellent pension plan.</li><li>Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office.</li><li>Commitment to Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and offer numerous opportunities for training and development.</li><li>Wellbeing: We offer an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme via Vita Health Group.</li></ul>If you are a motivated housing professional looking to make a significant impact within local government, we would love to hear from you. Salary range <ul><li>£35,412 - £39,862 per year</li></ul>

Housing Standards Officer

Post title Temporary Accommodation Officer Post No 44697 Salary Starting from £31,537 to £36,363 p.a. Grade Grade 5 Hours 37 hours per week Place of work Worthing Town Hall Closing date 16th January 2026 Interviews TBC Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference in Your Community! Are you passionate about providing high-quality support to those in need? We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Temporary Accommodation Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you will be on the front line, helping homeless households secure safe and suitable temporary accommodation and supporting them on their journey to a permanent home. This is a challenging but highly rewarding position where you will manage our accommodation portfolio, build key relationships with landlords, and directly assist vulnerable members of our community every day. About the Role: <ul><li>Placing &amp; Supporting Households: You will manage the end-to-end placement of homeless households, conducting suitability assessments and ensuring they are settled into appropriate temporary accommodation. Property Management: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our accommodation stock, including Private Sector Leases. This involves conducting regular inspections and liaising with our teams on repairs to ensure all properties are safe and well-maintained.</li><li>Tenancy Management: You will handle all aspects of the tenancy, from signing up new tenants and processing housing benefit claims to managing tenancy breaches.</li><li>Income &amp; Occupancy: A key part of your role will be to work efficiently to minimise void periods.</li><li>Collaborative Working: You will act as a key contact for queries, liaise with internal teams and external support agencies, and participate in a team duty rota to ensure a seamless service.</li></ul>What we're looking for - your behaviours will be key: We are seeking an individual who embodies our core principles of resilience, adaptability, and participation. You will be someone who: <ul><li>Listens actively and truly understands the needs of our customers and partners.</li><li>Communicates clearly and confidently, conveying key information effectively to diverse audiences, both in writing and verbally.</li><li>Says what they think and does what they say, demonstrating honesty and openness in all interactions.</li><li>Is inclusive and kind, valuing the unique strengths of people from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels part of the team.</li><li>Is ambitious, bringing passion for delivering a high-quality service and continuously seeking ways to improve outcomes for our residents.</li><li>Thinks and acts beyond themselves and their service, embracing collaboration and partnership to deliver Our Plan.</li><li>Is resilient, maintaining a positive attitude, effectively prioritising workload, and supporting their own wellbeing and that of colleagues.</li><li>Is adaptive, with an active interest in learning and development, experimenting with new ways of working, and anticipating new challenges to embrace change.</li><li>Builds excellent relationships with internal and external partners, negotiating successfully and influencing positive outcomes.</li><li>Reaches sound judgements through careful and systematic evaluation of facts.</li></ul>If you are ready to bring your excellent skills and positive behaviours to a role where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply. The post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes: <ul><li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Occupational Health</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee resource groups/networks</li><li>Buddy Support Programme</li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul>At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your covering letter. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other's contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds. Salary range <ul><li>£31,537 - £36,363 per year</li></ul>

2 Full Time Jobs in West Sussex