Senior Housing Standards Officer (Hybrid)


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£27.86 - £27.86
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Esher, KT10 9SD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Senior Housing Standards Officer (Hybrid) needed in Esher, £27.86ph PAYE - Reference: OR108127

- Week 1: 100% in office

- Week 2 onwards: 2 days remote, 3 days district/office

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that the condition and management of housing across all tenures in the borough meets and preferably exceeds the legal requirements, thereby promoting the health and well-being of our residents. You will do this through the provision of appropriate information, advice, guidance, assistance and in some cases, the use of enforcement powers. You will also work on the delivery of the objectives around empty homes and domestic energy efficiency.

Reporting to the Housing Standards Manager, you will be able to make appropriate decisions that resolve problems identified by exploring and considering a range of options and solutions in line with the Housing Enforcement Policy and procedures.

You will also be expected to lead on complex cases and prepare documentation for Court action when necessary. You will be responsible for the supervision and delegation of work to the Housing Standards Officer.

The main purpose of the role:

To improve the quality, safety, energy efficiency and choice of residential accommodation in Elmbridge.
To supervise the work of the Housing Standards Officer(s), under the general direction of the Housing Standards Manager.
To provide an excellent service to owners, occupiers and tenants in all tenures through action by a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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