We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to provide operational and functional leadership across a Housing & Vulnerability service. The role will take a lead across Private Sector Housing, Renters' Rights and wider Housing Strategy, combining technical expertise with day-to-day team leadership and responsibility for resolving complex cases.
The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days per week working from home.
The Role
- Provide functional leadership across Private Sector Housing, including HHSRS, HMO licensing, Fire Safety in High Rise Dwellings, Asylum Accommodation and Public Health in Housing.
- Lead on the implementation and enforcement of Renters' Rights requirements.
- Provide functional leadership across Housing Strategy, including Homelessness, Temporary Accommodation, Supported Accommodation and Affordable Housing.
- Provide day-to-day leadership to ensure work processes, standards, performance and regulatory compliance are maintained and continuously improved.
- Act as the technical lead for Private Sector Housing and Renters' Rights, personally managing more complex and contentious cases.
- Provide specialist advice and support to officers dealing with cases of varying complexity.
- Train, mentor and develop officers to ensure consistently high standards of casework and enforcement.
- Develop procedures, guidance and tools to support consistent decision-making and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare witness statements, evidence and legal cases relating to enforcement action, appeals, tribunals and hearings.
- Support the operational management of the service, including performance, budgets, complaints and appeals.
- Contribute to wider transformation, service improvement and externally funded housing initiatives.
Key Requirements
- Significant experience within Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement in a local authority environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of HHSRS, HMO licensing and Private Sector Housing legislation.
- Experience managing complex and contentious housing enforcement cases.
- Strong understanding of Renters' Rights implementation and enforcement.
- Experience preparing enforcement cases, witness statements and evidence for legal proceedings, tribunals or appeals.
- Experience providing technical leadership, supervision and guidance to housing enforcement professionals.
- Previous experience leading or supervising a Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement team.
- Understanding of wider housing services, including Homelessness, Temporary Accommodation, Supported Accommodation and Affordable Housing.
- Experience maintaining and improving operational processes, performance standards and regulatory compliance.
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Housing Enforcement Lead employer: Carrington West
Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
