Setting the Standard Inspection Officer

Location: Perceval House / Hybrid

Salary: £52,194- £54,267 per annum

Type: Full-time, / Hybrid Permanent

Permanent Contract and the Opportunity to work with a Pan London Inspection Service

About the Role

The Comissioning Alliance delivers a pan-London housing standards & inspection service which regularly inspects Temporary Accommodation, focusing on Bed & Breakfasts and Studio Apartments which are used to house vulnerable people/families.

The aim of the service is to ensure quality across the sector and to ensure the standard of accommodation meets minimum requirements. The Service is currently used and supported by 30 of the 33 London Boroughs and is delivered by the Commissioning Alliance.

The StS Inspection Officer’s role is to inspect TA properties and work with accommodation providers to ensure that property conditions and standards are improved, maintained, and award a StS Grade to the London-wide agreed standard. The purpose of the service is to ensure that properties are safe and suitable for occupation by homeless families and vulnerable individuals. Officers are expected to develop and maintain relationships with Local Authorities and Accommodation Providers.

About You

• Applicants should have experience of inspecting properties, including HMOs.
• Have an excellent knowledge of management standards including the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Candidates will be expected to travel within London to undertake property inspections in addition to other duties from an Ealing council office or from home.
• Candidates should be in possession of a full driving licence.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health approved by the CIEH Environmental Health Registration Board, or at least 2 years relevant experience working in a Local Authority Private Sector Housing Service
• Recognised HHSRS Assessors training Certificate or qualification

Our Values

• Passionate about improving life for residents
• Trustworthy and open
• Collaborative and confident in leading partnerships
• Innovative and willing to try new approaches
• Accountable and committed to high standards

Why Join Us?

Ealing is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering a unique and rewarding environment for regulatory professionals. You will be part of a supportive, ambitious team that values innovation and continuous development.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

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 role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

This is full time post, applicants are expected to work a 35-hour week, with scope for some flexibility. Secondments are welcome. This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

All secondments must be authorised by your line manager prior to completing the application form.

Candidates should email a copy of the Secondment Release Form, signed by your line manager to HRSSC-RecruitmentTeam@ealing.gov.uk 

How to Apply

If you are ambitious, motivated, and ready to make a positive impact in Ealing, we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carly Seymour, Setting the Standard Team Leader, Setting the Standard: seymourc@ealing.gov.uk

Closing date: 16 March 2026