Vacancy reference ECR000476 Salary Grade 10, £40,777 to £42,839 per annum Hours 37 Hours a week Contract Permanent Location Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme About the job Would you like to be part of the implementation of the Renters Right Act? Do you want to develop your career alongside making a real difference to our local housing and tenants? If so, then this may be the perfect role for you. Whether you are an existing manager or an experienced officer wanting to take that first step into management, while still being involved in active cases. This role provides the best of both worlds and a great opportunity. You will be managing a small, dedicated and enthusiastic team of existing officers alongside having the opportunity to integrate a new post into the team to aid and develop the delivery of the new functions in the Renters Right Act 2025. You will also lead private sector housing activities, develop housing strategy and policy. We are seeking an EHO or Housing professional that has experience, knowledge and a passion for improving the private rented sector and enhance people’s lives through the delivery of statutory services including: Private Sector Housing (HHSRS, HMOs, Fire safety in high rise dwellings, Asylum accommodation and Public health work), Implementation and delivery of the Renters Rights, Development, Review and Implementation of Housing Strategy and Policy. Why work for us? Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions. We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities. If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us. Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop. We recruit people who share our vision and values; people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious Council plan. Our historic Borough is a place of marked contrasts. We are the home of a world class University at Keele, a leading light known internationally for its research and sustainability record, which stands side by side with former mining communities including some which register amongst the most deprived areas in the country. Our Borough is also a mixture of urban centres, affected by some of the same social issues facing our neighbouring city, Stoke-on-Trent, but also outstanding rural landscapes in our less populated villages. Our plans and priorities aim to address the needs of all our communities. Our People Offer We reward our people with a competitive range of benefits including; access to the local government pension scheme, minimum 24 days annual leave plus 5 extra days after 5 years' service, flexible working options and family friendly policies, local and national high street discounts, free car parking, wellbeing support including £12.50 per month Jubilee2 membership, green travel scheme including cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice, free employee 24 hour employee assistance and counselling services, flu vaccination service and health checks plus development and training opportunities. Contact Should you wish to have an informal discussion in relation to this opportunity contact Gillian Taylor, Housing & Vulnerability Manager on 01782 742563 or gillian.taylor@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk or Nesta Barker, Service Director-Regulatory Services, on 01782 742732 or nesta.barker@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk Closing date 5pm on Thursday 26 February 2026 Should we receive a large number of applications, then this post could close sooner than the date stated. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date. Interview date Wednesday 4 March 2026 While we value diverse backgrounds and experiences, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to prove they have the Right to Work in the U.K.