Private Sector Housing Manager

Private Sector Housing Manager (P01342)

We’re looking for a proactive, experienced and enthusiastic manager to lead our Private Sector Housing Team.

Salary up to £58,445 inclusive of outer fringe allowance.

37 hours per week (hybrid working).

Permanent contract.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Private Sector Housing professionals to ensure interventions are identified and timely decisions are made.

Support the team with complex and complicated cases within the Private Sector Housing services.

Manage and improve housing standards across the borough, ensuring private sector homes are safe, well managed and meet required legal standards.

Deliver a wide range of important services, including private sector housing enforcement, houses in multiple occupation licensing, disabled facilities grants, housing assistance, landlord engagement and strategic work to improve residents’ home environments.

Qualifications

Experience working within Private Sector Housing services or relevant enforcement work.

Thorough knowledge of the technical, procedural and legal aspects of Private Sector Housing professional practice.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Strong communication skills and ability to converse with members of the public in accurate spoken English.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefits scheme.

Flexible working, free parking, access to electric pool cars and a minimum of 25 days annual leave each year.

Closing Details

Closing date for applications: 9 August 2026.

Remote assessment: 12 August 2026.

Face to face interviews: 17 August 2026.