At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead housing regulation and improvement projects to ensure compliance and enhance tenant experiences.
- Company: Join Ashfield District Council, a supportive local authority focused on community welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, agile working, and a Local Authority Pension.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in social housing and improve lives in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in social housing, project management, or governance roles is essential.
The predicted salary is between 47181 - 50269 £ per year.
Ashfield District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager – Housing Regulations and Improvement to join the team based in Kirkby-In-Ashfield. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (37 hours per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £47,181 - £50,269 per annum (pay award pending).
We are looking for someone who has experience of working in social housing, project management or a governance role in a local authority who can identify gaps in services, areas of improvement and liaise with other managers to ensure that we deliver core functions in accordance with regulation. Your professional accountability is to provide assurance that the Council is compliant with all statutory and regulatory housing requirements, developing action plans and remediations where we are deficient.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Service Manager – Housing Regulation and Improvement will have direct responsibility for:
- Social Housing Regulatory Compliance
- Housing Complaints management
- Tenant Engagement and Involvement
- Housing Performance and Insight
You will have excellent investigative, problem solving and project management skills. You will also be a strong communicator as the role involves working with other departments to ensure our tenants are able to live in safe and good quality homes. The role enjoys a generous level of annual leave, agile working, and a Local Authority Pension.
Closing date: 19 July 2026
Interview date: 5 and 6 August 2026
Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.
Service Manager - Housing Regulation in Nottingham employer: Ashfield District Council
Ashfield District Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a focus on social housing and community engagement, the role of Service Manager – Housing Regulation and Improvement provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits such as generous annual leave, agile working arrangements, and a secure Local Authority Pension. Join us in Kirkby-In-Ashfield, where your expertise will contribute to enhancing housing standards and tenant satisfaction in our vibrant community.
