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Setting the Standard Compliance Officer - Hybrid

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about housing standards and compliance? Do you want to make a difference in the quality of temporary accommodation across local authorities? We are looking for a Setting the Standard Compliance Officer to join our team and support the delivery of the Setting the Standard (StS) programme. This role is ideal for someone with experience in Local Authority Private Sector Housing or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate housing compliance documents (e.g., Gas Safety, EPCs, NICIEC, Emergency Lighting, AFD).
• Ensure documentation meets StS Standards and is suitable for validation.
• Support HMO licensing compliance under the Housing Act 2004.
• Manage the MHCLG PRS Database and verify uploads from multiple authorities.
• Check and maintain accuracy of data uploaded to the StS Inspection Portal. •
• Communicate with accommodation providers, local authority housing teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with StS Inspection Officers and contribute to service development.

What We Are Looking For

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel). •
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly.
• Understanding of housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and HMO licensing.
• Willingness to undertake training to achieve a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Regulatory Compliance in Housing.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.

Desirable

• Experience in a Local Authority Private Sector Housing Team or similar.
• Interest in progressing to an Inspection Officer role.
• Familiarity with HHSRS (training support available).

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving housing standards across the Commissioning Alliance.

We are not accepting CVs, you must complete a supporting statement providing examples of how you meet each of the criteria in the job description section of the role profile. Any applications received with a CV will not be progressed or reviewed.

To apply or request further information, please contact: Carlene M. Thomas MCIEH CEnvH, FRSH Setting the Standard (StS) Service Development Manager West London Alliance Tel: 0208 825 5131

Equality and Inclusion:

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

This post is subject to Ealing's enhanced vetting process.

This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16 June 2026