Join the fight against bad housing.
Join the Housing Enforcement Trainee Programme.
Join the fight against bad housing.
Join the Housing Enforcement Trainee Programme.
Too many people in Greater Manchester are living in bad quality rented homes, which can take a huge toll on their health and happiness. To combat this, we’re looking to recruit and train ten talented people across Greater Manchester, at an entry level, to kickstart their careers in enforcement against poor housing and bad landlords.
As a Trainee Housing Standards Enforcement Officer, you will spearhead the next generation of hands-on enforcement professionals, so we can tackle unfit housing and help local people get a better standard of life.
Want to be part of real change and make a difference? Read on to find out more about how you could get involved.
What to expect
Over the course of your three-year trainee placement, you’ll work towards two nationally recognised professional enforcement qualifications, including an apprenticeship. And you’ll get a good salary that rises as you progress, so that you earn as you learn.
During your placement, you’ll build up the skills to use the full range of unique powers housing standards officers have to enforce against bad landlord practice and poor-quality housing. Whether tenants are struggling with homes that are damp, insecure, cold or structurally unsound, housing standards officers are the people with the powers to help them.
Working alongside dedicated and experienced enforcement officers, you will develop the skills to:
Carry out property checks and assess homes for hazards that pose a risk to health and lives
Advise landlords on their legal duties and work with them to make improvements
Gather evidence, build a case, and take legal action against the worst offending property owners
What you’ll get
A competitive salary – starting at £24,085 - £29,540 depending on location and rising as you progress
A level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship
A level 5 Diploma in the Private Rented Sector
A minimum of 25 days annual leave a year
A hands-on and varied role, visiting different homes and people across local communities
Local Government Pension Scheme
How to apply
We are recruiting to numerous trainee posts across Greater Manchester. To go through to the individual councils’ applications, and learn about them as employers, use the links below.
