Housing Standards Enforcement Officer Apprentice
Manchester City Council
Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Contract Type: 2 x Full-Time, Temporary (3 Years) Closing Date: 07 January 2026 Closing time: 11.59pm Interview Method: Face to Face This role is subject to - 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history. Proof of Greater Manchester Residency – Roles at Grade 1 to 3, traineeships, or apprenticeships will initially only be advertised to Greater Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is classed as a resident of Greater Manchester if they live within the boundaries of a city within Greater Manchester; i.e. Any Council Tax liability for their home would be with one of Greater Manchester City Council. To check if you fall under the Greater Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council Greater Manchester’s ten councils are each looking to recruit a trainee to kickstart their careers in enforcement against poor housing and bad landlords. To go apply find the individual councils’ adverts on Housing Standards Enforcement Officer Apprentice in Hammerstone Road Depot, Hammerstone Road, Manchester, M18 8EQ - Manchester City Council Over the course of this three-year entry-level role, you will gain two qualifications, including a level 4 apprenticeship, and see your salary rise as you progress. Too many people in Greater Manchester live in substandard rented homes that are taking a toll on their health and happiness. Housing standards officers hold unique legal powers to conduct property checks and tackle this. As a trainee you will develop all the skills you need to help people to live in better quality rented homes. Working alongside experienced enforcement professionals, you will learn how to inspect and assess properties for hazards, advise landlords on their legal responsibilities and, ultimately, take legal action and prosecute the worst offending property owners. During your role, you will work towards achieving a Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship, followed by a Level 5 Diploma endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, nationally recognised qualifications for these in-demand professionals. The ideal candidates will be passionate about helping people and enthusiastic to learn the technical and people skills enforcement officers need, from assessing and diagnosing property hazards to being assertive and having difficult conversations. You will be open to meeting people from across a range of different backgrounds and visiting them in their homes to conduct assessments, which are central elements of the role. Whether you are at the start of your career or considering a career change, you will have good communications skills, literacy and numeracy, and an eagerness to improve bad housing. More information about the criteria for candidates can be found in the job description / role profile. Greater Manchester’s ten local councils are Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. You will work in one of our dedicated enforcement teams, alongside experienced officers who will work with you to achieve your qualifications and get the real-world experience you need for a career in enforcement. We are each running our own recruitment process for this role. To apply to one of us and learn more about how we work as employers, use the links on greater.jobs - Home Manchester City Council We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: Benefits we offer Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process Guaranteed Assessment Scheme We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: When You Join Us We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering: For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk. What we will need from you if you're successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include: These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other relevant information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.
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