Housing Enforcement Manager

Baltimore Consulting; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Housing Enforcement Manager in the East Midlands to develop and manage a housing enforcement service. The role requires extensive experience in housing enforcement, strong knowledge of housing legislation, and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing licensing for HMOs and collaborating with stakeholders to improve housing conditions. This is a hybrid role with a competitive day rate. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in housing enforcement and regulation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant housing legislation.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Housing Enforcement Service.
• Oversee licensing and regulation of HMOs.
• Lead enforcement activities including penalties and prosecutions.
• Manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Housing enforcement experience

Knowledge of housing legislation

Leadership skills

Partnership development

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Housing Enforcement Manager

Day rate: £31 per hour (Inside IR35)

Contract position: Initially 3 months (strong view to extend)

Location: East Midlands

Hybrid: 2 days on site per week

Role Overview – Housing Enforcement Manager

• Develop, direct and manage the HousingEnforcement Service to improve housing conditions and landlord compliance.
• Oversee licensing and regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
• Lead enforcement activity including civil penalties, prosecutions, and rent repayment orders.
• Manage and motivate a multi‑disciplinary team, ensuring high performance and compliance with legislation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver joined‑up housing solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in housing enforcement and private sector housing regulation.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement powers.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to develop effective partnerships and deliver service improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering value for money.

If this Housing Enforcement Manager role sounds like a good fit for you, please send your CV to Melanie Machin – [e-mail]

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please get in touch if you know someone suitable.)

Our clients are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the application and interview process.