About Warwick District Council
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.
Private Sector Housing Team
The Private Sector Housing team is a dedicated group that works to improve housing standards, protect tenants, and support landlords to meet their legal responsibilities.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the team. This key leadership role shapes service delivery and supports the team to deliver a service that supports residents, raises standards in the private rented sector, and ensures robust, proportionate enforcement where needed. You will work closely with colleagues across the Council, elected members and external partners, and will have scope to shape strategy and service improvement.
Main Responsibilities
The postholder is responsible for leading and managing the operational performance of the section, ensuring 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 professional competence while actively supporting staff development and performance. The postholder will advise and brief elected members, committees and working groups, represent the Head of Service as required, monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory changes, and recommend service improvements. 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 postholder will work predominantly from home, but will need to attend the council’s offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Hybrid and office working is also available. Travel costs from home to the office will be covered by the council.
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