Housing Standards Team Lead — Park Homes & Enforcement

Dorset Council; Dorchester; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council in the west of Dorset is seeking a Team Leader for Housing Standards to coach and guide a small team of housing professionals. You will oversee inspections of private rentals, HMO properties, and park home licensing, while shaping service delivery and ensuring Tenant rights enforcement.

The role involves strategic work alongside a committed Housing Standards management team. You’ll travel as needed across Dorset and supervise a practical, customer-focused team in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Extensive enforcement experience in housing standards.
• Experience leading a small housing team.
• Customer-focused with a practical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for inspecting privately rented properties and houses in multiple occupation.
• Enforce tenants' rights and bring long-term empty properties back into use.
• Inspect park home sites and lead licensing for park homes, caravan and camp sites.

Skills

Team leadership

Enforcement experience

Customer focus

Job description

Dorset Council in the west of Dorset is seeking a Team Leader for Housing Standards to coach and guide a small team of housing professionals. You will oversee inspections of private rentals, HMO properties, and park home licensing, while shaping service delivery and ensuring Tenant rights enforcement.

The role involves strategic work alongside a committed Housing Standards management team. You’ll travel as needed across Dorset and supervise a practical, customer-focused team in a dynamic