Position reference: 50145884, 50145885
Directorate: Public Health and Communities | Service: Safer Communities
Salary: £35,412 - £38,220
Working Arrangements: Monday - Friday
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
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Closing date: 19/06/2026 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check
Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
This post requires a Police Vetting Check
Prospective employees will be required to apply for a Police Vetting Check, Please note that this doesn’t supersede the DBS check. Recruitment Vetting provides the Police service with an assurance as to the integrity and reliability of persons seeking employment within the police community.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Safer Communities team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
- Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
- If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
- We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
- There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
- Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About the Post:
Safer Communities are looking for motivated, proactive and skilled Housing and Environment Officers to join our multi-disciplinary Housing & Community Safety team that sits at the frontline of protecting vulnerable residents, improving housing standards, and tackling poor landlord practice within the private rented sector.
You will deliver a responsive, intelligence-led housing regulation and compliance service, working directly with tenants and landlords to address a wide range of issues, including:
- Housing disrepair and poor property conditions
- Overcrowding and unsafe living environments
- Landlord malpractice and regulatory breaches
- Environmental concerns including waste in gardens
A key aspect of the role is undertaking first response housing visits and inspections, where you will:
- Identify hazards and assess risk within residential properties
- Take appropriate and proportionate enforcement action to secure compliance
- Ensure that risks to residents’ health, safety and wellbeing are addressed promptly
- Take robust enforcement action against non-compliant Landlords and Agents
You will play a critical role in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns within private sector housing, understanding that housing regulation is not just about property standards, it’s about protecting people.
The role will support the Council in discharging its statutory duties and powers, specifically those introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, helping to:
- Strengthen tenant protections
- Improve housing conditions across the borough
- Use expanded regulatory and enforcement powers to hold landlords to account
You will need to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of:
- Relevant private sector housing legislation
- Enforcement tools, powers and legal processes
- Appropriate sanctions and decision-making frameworks
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced investigator with strong problem-solving skills
- Can confidently manage cases and achieve practical, outcome-focused solutions
- Has experience working with vulnerable households and understands safeguarding responsibilities
- Is able to identify hazards and take decisive, proportionate enforcement action
- Produces clear, accurate and professional written records and reports
- Works well as part of a team and adapts to new challenges and ways of working
We are committed to developing our staff and will provide Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) training for the right candidate
Why join us?
This is a role where you can make a tangible impact—improving homes, holding landlords to account, and safeguarding residents. You will be part of a service that is evolving to meet new legislative demands and is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for our communities.
Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile: Housing and Enviornment Officer Job Profile.pdf
Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.docx
Help with your application form
Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CV's are not accepted for this role.
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