Manchester City Council
Property Inspection Officer
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Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: 2 x Full-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Essential Car Allowance
Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action
This role is subject to -
- 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
- Qualification - Be willing to undertake HHSRS - Housing Health and Safety Rating System
- Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
There are 2 full time positions
- 1 x Property Inspections Team
- 1 x Ten Year Leasing Team
The Property Inspections Team is a fast developing and expanding area of homelessness.
- The service works to ensure all properties that accommodate families and singles comply with the Housing Health & Safety Rating system.
- Temporary accommodation properties are required to meet the standard as set out in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). This is to ensure that we are placing families into suitable and safe properties and that any identified risks or hazards are addressed prior to the family being placed in the accommodation. If issues are identified during the inspection the landlord will be sent a schedule of works to complete.
- You will manage an area of properties ensuring inspections are up to date, outstanding repairs completed within the correct timeframe, any issues are resolved and tasks completed within deadlines.
- You need to be a strong, skilled and resilient negotiator to ensure inspections are completed within the timeframe to meet the demands of the service and you must possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form.
- You will possess the skills necessary to maintain an excellent working relationship with providers and landlords.
- You must be able to identify current and potential safeguarding risks and make referrals that are appropriate and within a timely manner to ensure the safety of vulnerable service users.
- You will possess a good understanding of homelessness including the key objectives and priorities. You will be responsive to the needs of the service user in a sensitive and appropriate manner delivering professional, detailed advice and assistance where applicable.
- You will possess a strong work ethic and take ownership in resolving issues and be able to act on your own initiative to address issues.
- The role holder will remain calm and professional under pressure demonstrating personal resilience in challenging circumstances. You will be required to work co-operatively with others to get things done.
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For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Stuart Charlesworth, at stuart.charlesworth@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:
- You will have a good understanding of Homelessness, the service objectives and priorities.
- You will ensure you are responsible for your own workload completing inspections in a sensitive and timely manner to meet the needs of the service user.
- You will be able to take ownership for resolving problems and take the initiative to work on your own to address issues that may arise.
- You will be able to investigate cases of disrepair, manage risk along with completing assessments and the planning and delivery of interventions in order to protect the safety and well-being of residents.
- You will be able to provide technical advice regarding the enforcement of relevant legislation adhering to relevant policies and procedures and working within set parameters.
- Complete incident reports and be able to report unusual circumstances or situations that may have a negative impact on the environment along with the well-being of residents, visitors and businesses.
- You must be able to maintain accurate records of investigations and inspections to ensure information produced can be relied upon to demonstrate performance and delivery.
- Display a personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
Essential requirements for the role:
- The role holder must hold a full UK driving licence, have sole access/use of a car and be able to obtain business insurance.
When applying for this role please answer the following questions within your personal statement for your application to be considered:
- Please describe a situation from your previous professional or personal experience where you managed a busy and varied workload. How did you ensure deadlines were met and tasks were completed to a high standard?
- Describe your experience of carrying out inspections, audits, or investigations (this can be from any setting). How did you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work?
- Give an example of when you had to work independently and take ownership of resolving a problem. What steps did you take and what did you learn from the experience?
Candidates that are shortlisted will be invited to attend a assessment. If successful you will then have an interview in the afternoon.
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
- Working for Manchester isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
- Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City - a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester Behaviours
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
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Benefits We Offer
- Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks during our annual leave purchase period.
- A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
- Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
- Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
- A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
- Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
- At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
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- Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
- Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
Requirements
- We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
- Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
- Current or former care leavers
- Have a disability or long-term condition
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering
- A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
- Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff
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