About The Role
Private Sector Housing Manager – part time – Harlow DC (Temporary, Part Time).
Location: Harlow
Closing Date: 13th May 2026
Salary: £550.00 per day umbrella
Duration: 6 months (interim)
Working Hours: 2 days per week, hybrid working arrangements available by negotiation.
Harlow District Council is supported by Essex County Council in recruiting a temporary Private Sector Housing Manager.
The Role
Harlow Essex is seeking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead and shape the Council's Housing & Renters Rights regulatory and enforcement functions. This pivotal role will oversee key service areas including HMO Licensing and Private Sector Housing Enforcement. You will use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislative powers to drive improvements in the private rented sector, including House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and enforcement. You will be responsible for driving service excellence, ensuring statutory compliance, and delivering outcomes that align with corporate priorities. Working closely with the Head of Service for Environmental Health and Licensing, you will provide strategic leadership, clear accountability, and a visible presence that promotes the service proactively to local residents.
What experience you will bring
* Sound knowledge of relevant legislation
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to balance enforcement with community-focused service delivery
If you are an experienced leader ready to take on a high-profile interim assignment and make an immediate contribution, we encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible to express your interest.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk.
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