At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in housing enforcement and support renters' rights while managing complex cases.
- Company: Join a busy local authority team in Staffordshire with a focus on housing services.
- Benefits: Earn £50 per hour, enjoy hybrid working, and gain valuable experience until March 2027.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing enforcement and develop your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Extensive housing enforcement experience and strong knowledge of housing legislation required.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to join a busy local authority team in Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional with a strong background in private sector housing, enforcement and regulatory services, who is confident leading teams, managing complex cases and improving service delivery.
Please note: This role requires attendance in the office three days per week. This is non-negotiable. The remaining working days can be completed remotely.
The Role
- Providing specialist leadership and technical support across private sector housing, housing enforcement and renters' rights, while supporting the day-to-day management and development of the wider team.
- Leading and supporting a team of housing professionals.
- Overseeing private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing and HHSRS matters.
- Providing specialist advice on housing legislation and renters' rights.
- Managing complex and contentious enforcement cases.
- Supporting housing strategy, homelessness and temporary accommodation services.
- Monitoring performance, compliance and service standards.
- Coaching and developing staff to improve service delivery.
About You
- Extensive experience in private sector housing and housing enforcement.
- Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS and HMO licensing.
- Experience managing complex cases and competing priorities.
- Previous team leadership or operational management experience.
- Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
- A relevant Environmental Health qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Relevant professional membership or registration, such as CIEH, EHRB or CIH, is expected. An HHSRS qualification would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence is required.
Working Arrangements
- £50 per hour Umbrella.
- 37 hours per week.
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm.
- Hybrid working with three days in the office.
- Temporary assignment until 12 March 2027.
- Start date: 7 December 2026.
Participation in an out-of-hours Environmental Health service may also be required.
How to Apply
If you have the relevant housing enforcement experience and are confident leading a team within a busy regulatory environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications and availability. A cover letter is optional but desirable. Please only apply if you can commit to the three-day office attendance requirement and are available to start on 7 December.
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