3-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
* This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority focused on enhancing and maintaining housing standards and conditions in the private sector. The role involves managing and developing the Housing Standards and Private Sector Licensing Teams to ensure efficient service delivery in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position requires handling complex cases and complaints related to housing standards and collaborating with various internal and external partners to support service delivery and related initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operations of the Housing Standards service, including addressing complaints and inquiries about housing standards and disrepair in the private sector, as well as maintaining standards on mobile home and caravan sites.
* Manage the Housing Standards Team, providing training, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support, and motivation, while identifying development needs and promoting strong team collaboration.
* Administer the daily operations and delivery of private sector housing licensing schemes, including mandatory, selective, and additional licensing.
* Lead the Private Sector Housing Licensing Team, offering training, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support, and motivation, and fostering strong team and cross-team collaboration.
* Ensure achievement of service standards and performance targets through regular monitoring, timely submission of performance reports, and implementation of corrective actions as needed.
Experience
* Significant experience in delivering Housing Standards and Housing Licensing Services.
* Proven ability to resolve complex housing disrepair issues in the private sector.
* Experience in taking enforcement action related to housing standards, including collaboration with legal services for court document preparation.
* Proficiency in conducting inspections in accordance with HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) guidelines.
* Experience in providing advice and support to private sector landlords.
Essential Qualifications
* Level 4 certificate or equivalent in Housing, Environmental Health, or a related subject.
* Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
* Certificate in Housing Health and Safety Rating System competency or demonstrable experience.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* A DBS enhanced check (without a barred list check) is required.
* Location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United Kingdom
* Application deadline: 10th October 2025, apply ASAP.