Housing Standards Team Leader

Osborne Richardson; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking a Housing Standards Team Leader to ensure the improvement and maintenance of housing standards in the private sector. The successful candidate will manage the Housing Standards and Private Sector Licensing Teams, address complex cases, and ensure effective service delivery. This position offers an initial 3-month contract with a competitive rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Direct experience leading a Private Sector housing Team in a Local Authority.
• Experience of resolving complex housing disrepair issues in the privately managed sector.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the Housing Standards service.
• Oversight of standards on mobile home and caravan sites.
• Managing the Private Sector Housing Licensing Team.

Skills

Experience leading a Private Sector housing Team in a Local Authority

Resolving complex housing disrepair issues

Education

Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Housing

Certificate in Housing Health and Safety Rating System competency

Job description

Overview

Our client, based in the East Midlands, is looking for a Housing Standards Team Leader to support the improvement and upkeep of housing standards and conditions in the private sector. They need someone to manage, support and develop the Housing Standards and Private Sector Licensing Teams, ensure that the housing standards service is delivered smoothly and efficiently in line with policies and procedures, and deal with complex cases and complaints about housing standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Housing Standards service including processing and responding to complaints and enquiries about housing standards and disrepair in the private sector, including oversight of standards on mobile home and caravan sites.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Housing Standards Team, including training, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support, and motivation, identifying development needs, and encouraging strong team and cross-team working.
• Responsible for the day-to-day running and delivery of the private sector housing licensing schemes including mandatory, selective and additional licensing.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Private Sector Housing Licensing Team, including training, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support, and motivation, identifying development needs, and encouraging strong team and cross-team working.

Qualifications

• Direct experience leading a Private Sector housing Team in a Local Authority
• Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Housing
• Certificate in Housing Health and Safety Rating System competency
• Experience of resolving complex housing disrepair issues in the privately managed sector

Contract

If successful you will be offered an initial 3 month contract. We are able to submit CVs with rates, so if you are keen, please let us know the rate you would like to be submitted at.