Housing Standards Team Leader M514

Charnwood Borough Council; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Generous annual leave

Free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is seeking a Housing Standards Team Leader (M514). The role focuses on improving and upholding housing standards in the private sector in the Charnwood area, with leadership of the Housing Standards and Private Sector Licensing Teams.

The successful candidate will manage complex cases, work with internal and external partners, and ensure a fair, efficient service in line with council policies.

Qualifications

• To support the improvement and upkeep of housing standards and conditions in the private sector in the Charnwood Area.
• To Manage, Support and develop the Housing Standards and Private sector Licensing Teams.
• To ensure that the housing standards service is delivered smoothly and efficiently in line with policies and procedures.
• To deal with complex cases and complaints about housing standards.
• To work in partnership with internal and external services and agencies to support the delivery of the service and related policies, strategies, action plans and initiatives.
• Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will lead the Housing Standards Team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• They will manage complex cases, coordinate with partner services, and support licensing activities.
• They will help implement policies and drive continuous improvement in housing standards compliance.

Job description

Housing Standards Team Leader M514

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Salary £39,481 to £41,177 plus golden hello and market premia

Basis Full time

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary £39,481 to £41,177 plus golden hello and market premia

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Date posted 01/10/2026

Job reference 2021

Attachments M514 Housing Standards Team Leader.pdf

Job overview

The successful candidate will be eligible for a Golden Hello of £4,117.70 (T&C's apply) plus a market premium of an additional £1,790 per annum until December 2027.

Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of #TeamCBC!

We are looking for a passionate individual who is customer focused, a team player and wants help improve our local communities in Charnwood.

The Council is recruiting for a Housing Standards Team Leader.

Role Overview:

• To support the improvement and upkeep of housing standards and conditions in the private sector in the Charnwood Area.
• To Manage, Support and develop the Housing Standards and Private sector Licensing Teams.
• To ensure that the housing standards service is delivered smoothly and efficiently in line with policies and procedures.
• To deal with complex cases and complaints about housing standards.
• To work in partnership with internal and external services and agencies to
• support the delivery of the service and related policies, strategies, action plans and initiatives.
• Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

No Agencies please.

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