Private Sector Housing Team Manager

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Private Sector Housing Team Manager

Local Authority | West London

A highly regarded local authority in West London is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Team Manager to lead a high-performing Environmental Health function focused on improving standards across the private rented sector.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a proven manager with strong regulatory experience, particularly within housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and private sector housing standards.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Head of Environmental Health Services, you will lead a specialist team delivering frontline regulatory services across private sector housing.

You will oversee 4 direct reports (Senior Officers/Team Leaders) and a wider team of approximately 16 staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned to statutory duties and corporate objectives.

This role combines strategic leadership, operational delivery, and high-level casework, including enforcement and policy development.

Package & Benefits

Salary: £68,685 - £78,513 per annum
Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days remote
Generous annual leave entitlement
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional developmentKey Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop a multidisciplinary housing enforcement team
Oversee property licensing schemes (including HMOs), inspection programmes, and enforcement activity
Direct complex investigations, including civil penalties, prosecutions and Rent Repayment Orders
Drive initiatives to identify rogue landlords, unlicensed properties and poor housing standards
Manage team performance, budgets (£500k-£1m), and service delivery plans
Contribute to departmental strategy and corporate objectives
Build strong partnerships with internal departments and external stakeholders
Represent the service at senior-level meetings, committees and member briefings
Act as deputy to the Head of Service where requiredAbout You

Essential:

Significant management experience within a local authority, council, or housing association (this is a strict requirement)
Proven experience leading teams within Private Sector Housing / Environmental Health
Strong knowledge of:
Housing Act legislation
HMO licensing and enforcement
Civil penalties and regulatory frameworks
Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health (CIEH recognised)
Registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board
Demonstrable experience managing performance, budgets, and change
Strong stakeholder engagement and political awarenessYou will also demonstrate:

Strategic thinking and leadership capability
Ability to manage complex casework and competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication (committee reports, member briefings)
A commitment to public service, community outcomes and high professional standardsApply now for a confidential discussion and further details.

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Location:
Brent
Salary:
£68,685 - £78,513 /annum plus council benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Public Sector

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