Private Sector Housing Manager

Description

We're recruiting an experienced Private Sector Housing Team Manager to lead a high–performing Environmental Health service within a forward–thinking London local authority.

This is a senior, enforcement–led leadership role focused on improving standards across the private rented sector. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee complex enforcement activity, and ensure the delivery of a high–quality, compliant and customer–focused service that protects residents and drives up housing standards across the borough.

The Role

Lead and manage the Private Sector Housing team, directly overseeing 4 Senior Officers and wider operational staff

Manage property licensing schemes, including HMOs, ensuring compliance and identifying unlicensed properties

Oversee enforcement activity from investigation through to prosecution, including civil penalties and Rent Repayment Orders

Drive proactive work to identify rogue landlords and poor housing conditions including damp and mould

Manage day–to–day operations, resources and performance to ensure effective service delivery

Take full responsibility for team budgets (up to GBP1m), monitoring spend and identifying income generation opportunities

Contribute to the development and delivery of the team's service plan in line with corporate priorities

Monitor performance and respond to complaints, Member enquiries and scrutiny requirements

Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leadership, Members and stakeholders

Prepare and present complex reports for committees and high–level meetings

Represent the service at internal and external meetings, deputising for the Head of Service where required

Lead, motivate and develop staff, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement

Build strong working relationships with internal departments and external partners including government bodies and enforcement agencies

Support wider departmental objectives including transformation, compliance and service improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

Significant experience managing Private Sector Housing or Environmental Health services within a local authority

Strong background in enforcement–led environments, including prosecutions and regulatory action

Proven experience managing teams and delivering high–performing services

In–depth knowledge of property licensing schemes, particularly HMOs

Strong understanding of housing legislation, enforcement powers and regulatory frameworks

Experience preparing reports and advising senior stakeholders, Members and committees

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly

Ability to operate both strategically and operationally, making an immediate impact

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health recognised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and EHORB registration is preferred

Experience identifying and driving income generation opportunities (e.g. civil penalties, RROs) is desirable

Ability to work in a hybrid environment with a minimum of 3 days in the office and flexibility for site visits and occasional evening meetings

What You Need to Do Now

If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote

If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK–wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.

Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Environmental Health Officers, Private Sector Housing Managers and Regulatory Services professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment.

For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

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