Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work. We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance. We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work. People like you We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone. About WDC, the team and the Role Warwick District Council is a forward-thinking local authority serving a diverse and vibrant area, including historic towns such as Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Kenilworth. The Council is committed to delivering high quality, resident focused services, with a strong emphasis on innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement. Within this, the Private Sector Housing team is a knowledgeable and dedicated team that works for improve housing standards, protect tenants, and support landlords to meet their legal responsibilities. What we are looking for We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the Private Sector Housing team. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape service delivery and support the team to deliver a service that supports residents, raises standards in the private rented sector and ensures robust, proportionate enforcement where needed. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Council, elected Members and external partners, with scope to shape strategy and service improvement. Main responsibilities The postholder is responsible for leading and managing the operational performance of the section, ensuring the delivery of service plan objectives, achievement of performance targets, and effective financial management. They will develop, review and implement section plans, budgets, policies, procedures and supporting documentation to ensure consistent, compliant, and high‑quality service delivery. The role provides senior-level leadership across a range of complex and diverse statutory functions, maintaining personal professional competence while actively supporting the development and performance of staff. The postholder will advise and brief elected Members, committees and internal and external working groups, and represent the Head of Service as required. They will monitor and analyse legislative, regulatory and policy changes, anticipating their impact and recommending service improvements to meet current and future demand. In complex or exceptional cases, the role will lead or directly undertake investigations, inspections and enforcement activity in accordance with relevant legislation and professional standards. Essential criteria: Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) and EHORB registration. Significant experience (including at least 5 years at a high level of responsibility) within private sector housing / regulatory services, with extensive experience applying regulatory controls. Experience of court/tribunal processes and preparing robust notices, legal documents and prosecution files. Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to set and monitor performance objectives and build a high-performing team culture The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, hybrid and office working is also available Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer a great place to work. We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered, and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance. People like you We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone. If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Marianne Rolfe (Head of Service – LGR) on marianne.rolfe@warwickdc.gov.uk or Lorna Hudson (Head of Community Protection) on lorna.hudson@warwickdc.gov.uk. Closing date: 19/05/26 Internal Interview date/s: 27th May / Lorna Hudson and Marianne Rolfe Interview date/s: 27th May / Lorna Hudson and Marianne Rolfe To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button. It is important that you fully complete all sections of this application. Only information contained in the application will be used for shortlisting. Please do not attach CVs as these will not be considered Council Employee Benefits Guidance notes for job applications Recruitment guidance for disabled applicants Recruitment guidance for ex-offenders Equality - what we aim to do Internal applicants only: please note if you are applying for a secondment position, you must seek approval from your current line manager before applying. If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button, please contact HR Support onvacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots. You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application. As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. By ‘essential criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. To be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS), applicants must disclose that they have a disability and would like to be considered for the scheme. Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application or recruitment process or upon appointment, please contact vacancies@warwickdc.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.