Private Sector Housing Manager - Midlands
£350 - £400 per day
Hybrid Working Arrangements
An Midlands-based local authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead a high-performing Private Sector Housing team responsible for improving housing standards, protecting tenants, and ensuring compliance across the private rented sector.
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced environmental health or housing professional who can provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and robust regulatory management within a busy local authority setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the operational performance of the Private Sector Housing service
* Oversee enforcement activity, investigations, inspections, and complex casework
* Ensure delivery of service objectives, KPIs, and financial targets
* Develop and implement policies, procedures, and service improvement plans
* Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to staff
* Advise senior stakeholders, committees, and partner organisations
* Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting housing services
* Support strategic development and continuous improvement across the service
Essential Experience
* Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent)
* EHORB registration
* Extensive experience within Private Sector Housing / Regulatory Services
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior or high-responsibility role
* Strong knowledge of housing enforcement and regulatory controls
* Experience preparing legal notices, prosecution files, and tribunal/court documentation
* Proven leadership and team management capability
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