Salary: Starting on £36,363 to £37,280 per annum then moves to £42,839 to £44,075 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle, but expected to travel across Cumberland.
Contract: Temporary (12 months)
About this opportunity
Cumberland Council's Private Sector Housing Team works to ensure that residents have access to safe, healthy and well managed homes. The service plays a vital role in improving housing conditions across the county through a range of regulatory, advisory and enforcement activities. We work closely with landlords, tenants, partner agencies and local communities to tackle poor housing conditions, bring empty homes back into use, address housing related hazards and support vulnerable residents.
This is a career grade position, offering a structured development pathway for candidates seeking a career in housing enforcement or environmental health. The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills within private sector housing regulation. Candidates without the Environmental Health qualification would be appointed at Grade 10 and will be supported to undertake the level 4/5 Housing Enforcement Diploma, alongside practical experience and competency development, with opportunities for progression through the career grade upon successful completion of agreed training and performance requirements.
The role involves inspecting residential properties, investigating complaints relating to housing conditions, assessing hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary. You will work with landlords, tenants and partner organisations to improve housing standards and ensure compliance with housing legislation.
Purpose of the role
- Undertake inspections of residential properties to assess compliance with housing legislation and standards.
- Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions, disrepair, overcrowding and other housing related matters.
- Assess housing hazards using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
- Gather evidence and prepare enforcement documentation, including notices, schedules of work and legal case files.
- Work proactively with landlords and agents to secure improvements to housing conditions.
- Contribute to projects and initiatives aimed at improving standards in the private rented sector.
- Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants and other stakeholders on their rights and responsibilities.
- Support the delivery of the Council's private sector housing enforcement and housing standards programmes.
- Develop professional knowledge and competencies through completion of the Housing Enforcement Diploma and ongoing professional development.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about improving housing conditions and making a positive difference to residents' lives. Whether you already have experience in housing, environmental health and are someone that can make an immediate impact or you are looking to develop into the role, we would like to hear from you.
You will have strong communication and problem solving skills, an ability to deal confidently with a wide range of people, and a commitment to delivering high quality public services. The successful candidate will be supported to complete the Housing Enforcement Diploma and progress through the career grade structure. The minimum entry requirements for the diploma are essential.
You will also reflect our organisational values, ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering and innovative. If you share our commitment to improving housing standards and supporting communities across Cumberland, we'd love to hear from you. Please
Please review the Post Specification to ensure you meet the essential criteria.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Ameila Morphet by email at [email protected]
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 07/09/2026
- Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
