Private Housing Group Manager (Interims) - Islington - Job - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Private Housing Group Manager to lead a dedicated team in Islington. This role involves managing housing services, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing expert guidance on complex investigations. You will coordinate projects, oversee team performance, and maintain strong relationships with partners to achieve organizational goals. If you have a passion for housing services and the skills to lead a team effectively, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate Chartered Institute of Environmental Health approved qualification.
• Experience in managing teams and projects in housing services.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team delivering private housing services through enforcement and licensing.
• Lead and implement service planning and performance monitoring.
• Provide expert guidance on investigations and housing legislation.

Skills

Team Management

Project Management

Housing Legislation Knowledge

Investigative Skills

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Education

MSc or BSc (Hons) in Environmental Health

Equivalent Vocational Qualification

Job description

Private Housing Group Manager (Interims) – Islington

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for a Private Housing Group Manager for our client based in Islington and surrounding areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for delivering an efficient and effective private Housing Service through enforcement, licensing, advice, and promotion.
• Coordinate the work of the team including allocating work, devising and implementing projects, and managing performance to meet organisational aims and objectives.
• Lead the future shape and direction of the Team through the service planning process, devise and deliver the team’s service plan, and monitor and report on team performance against the plan.
• Ensure that service requests including complaints, applications, appeals & contraventions are dealt with in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Provide expert guidance, leadership, and direction in relation to complex investigations, acting as the Senior Investigating Officer as appropriate, directing resources, evaluating evidence, and presenting expert evidence in court or in tribunals.
• Devise and implement monitoring and enforcement strategies and ensure that appropriate follow-up action is taken with respect to unfair practice, fraudulent or criminal activity.
• Ensure that all investigations and enforcement action are consistent with the council’s Enforcement Policy, the Regulator’s Code, RIPA, and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and related statutory codes of practice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation, legal requirements, and criminal investigation procedures and ensure that officers’ authorisations are kept up to date.
• Act corporately within the council providing expert advice and guidance on relevant legislation and private housing matters.
• Ensure the application of all relevant legislation, Council’s policies, standing orders, and financial regulations in the delivery of the service.
• Ensure that all resources under your control are managed effectively and efficiently.
• Represent the service at meetings, working parties, and interagency groups.
• Develop good working relationships with internal and external partners to deliver team and council objectives.
• Work in cooperation with other team managers in Regulatory Services and Community Safety Security and Resilience to provide management cover as required.
• Review, update and develop policies and procedures to optimise operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify training needs, plan, organise and deliver training to staff, trainees, and other people allocated to the team.
• Prepare reports and statistical information, including statutory returns.
• Prepare and deliver publicity campaigns and educational and preventative work, as required.
• Initiate, lead, and participate in projects targeting local or national concern.
• Liaise with local consumer and business groups and participate in publicity and educational activities.
• Manage a budget as required.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Carry out duties outside normal office hours as required.
• Undertake other duties that are commensurate with the grade of the post.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Requirements:

• Hold an appropriate Chartered Institute of Environmental Health approved academic qualification – an MSc or BSc (Hons) in Environmental Health or equivalent degree / or equivalent vocational qualification in a related field.

If you have the relevant experience, please apply with your CV.