Standards Officer

Overview

Torridge District Council

Location:

Torridge, Devon (EX39 2QG
)

Contract:

Interim / Contract
Working Pattern:
Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

Hours:

37 hours per week
Rate:
Please submit CV with required rate
Requirement:
Access to own vehicle essential

We are currently recruiting an experienced Housing Standards Officer to support Torridge District Council. This is a hybrid role requiring regular site visits, enforcement activity, and collaboration with housing and renewal teams to ensure compliance with housing legislation and standards.

• Carry out regular site visits and property inspections across the district
• Mentor and support Housing Standards / Renewal Officers, contributing to high-quality investigative and enforcement work
• Investigate housing complaints and assess landlord compliance with relevant housing legislation
• Advise tenants, landlords, and stakeholders on housing rights and available remedies
• Undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments to identify hazards and enforcement requirements
• Assess and enforce mandatory HMO licensing, empty homes standards, and disrepair cases
• Gather evidence, conduct PACE interviews, and prepare comprehensive legal enforcement files
• Apply the Council's enforcement policy consistently and proportionately
• Prepare and execute enforcement actions including:
  • Improvement Notices
  • Prohibition Orders
  • Civil Penalties
  • Prosecutions

• Proven experience in housing standards enforcement within a local authority
• Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS, and HMO licensing
• Experience preparing legal files and undertaking enforcement action
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle