BF4937 Private Sector Housing Team Leader Contractor Damp and Mould Specialist

Buckingham Futures; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing recruitment firm is looking for a Private Sector Housing Team Leader to improve housing conditions in London. You will mentor staff, manage investigations into housing complaints, and oversee significant budgets. The role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to make a real difference in the community. Applications are welcome from candidates with expertise in housing regulations and environmental health.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience managing housing conditions investigations.
• Ability to conduct complex property surveys and implement enforcement actions.
• Skilled in mentoring and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into poor housing conditions.
• Manage a team and oversee significant budgets.
• Conduct property surveys and implement enforcement actions.

Skills

People-focused leadership

HHSRS assessments

Housing Act 2004 knowledge

Team management

Education

Professional qualifications (CIEH, CIOB, RICS etc.)

Job description

Are you ready to step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference? Buckingham Futures is recruiting for a Private Sector Housing Team Leader, Damp & Mould Specialist in West London.

About the Role

• Lead investigations into poor housing conditions and HMO complaints
• Manage a team of up to 4 staff and oversee budgets of £150K–£300K
• Conduct complex property surveys (HHSRS) and implement enforcement actions, including statutory notices, prosecutions, and court proceedings
• Specialise in damp & mould remediation, energy efficiency compliance, empty property reuse, HMO licensing, and civil penalties

Leadership & Development

• Mentor and supervise new staff, apprentices, and contract workers
• Lead landlord and tenant events, as well as team training programmes
• Work closely with senior leadership to support service design and improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• People-focused leader with creativity, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment
• Experience with Housing Act 2004, HHSRS assessments, HMO regulations, and environmental health functions
• Ability to conduct PACE interviews, prepare court cases, and hold professional qualifications (CIEH, CIOB, RICS etc.)

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the field, 2 days home-based
• Flexible arrangements within a supportive environment
• Make a real difference by improving housing for residents, tackling rogue landlords, and addressing energy efficiency and inequalities

Interested? Contact Yones or Kapil today on 020 8125 4321 for more information or to apply.