Neighbourhood Officer
Manchester
Temp
Full Time - Hybrid
We have had an exciting opportunity become available, to join a team in Manchester as a Neighbourhood Officer. This is a full time, temporary position with an initial contract period of 3 months. The Neighbourhood Officer will be responsible for enforcing housing legislation and providing high-quality, customer-focused service.
The Role

• Conduct housing inspections, ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation.
• Provide expert technical and legislative advice on housing standards to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Liaise with tenants, landlords, and other relevant bodies to ensure enforcement actions are understood and implemented.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, investigations, and compliance meetings.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop effective community partnerships.
• Assist in the review and interpretation of statutory regulations and national guidelines.
• Contribute to community safety priorities and improve neighbourhood conditions in line with Manchester's vision.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, ideally within housing enforcement, compliance, or regulatory work. A strong understanding of housing legislation and an ability to build relationships with both tenants and landlords is essential.

• Previous experience working in local government or public sector housing services.
• In-depth knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) or willingness to obtain this qualification.
• Familiarity with issues affecting private sector housing tenants and owners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple caseloads effectively.
• Experience with IT systems and software applications related to housing services.
• Knowledge of building construction and safety standards is an advantage.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Beth at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)