Private Sector Compliance Manager

Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Private Sector Compliance Manager to oversee housing licensing and compliance within the private rented sector. This role involves leading programs to improve housing standards and collaborating with partners to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Successful candidates will need strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to improving living conditions for private tenants. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute valuable services to the community.

Benefits

Annual salary increments

Commitment to equal opportunities

Safer recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills for working with partners and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the housing licensing and compliance regime.
• Lead delivery of property licensing and compliance programs.
• Work with partners and senior managers to meet statutory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Private Sector Compliance Manager REF - 2612

Full‑Time, Permanent. Salary: £61,686 per annum rising in annual increments to £64,938 per annum.

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world‑renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

The Private Sector Licensing and Enforcement team provides a frontline service to improve housing conditions within the private rented sector and bring properties up to standard. We support and advise private tenants, homeowners, and private landlords with the team working towards ensuring people renting privately live in decent houses and a place to call home. The team is dynamic, forward-thinking and plenty of opportunities for development and growth.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will oversee the private sector housing licensing and compliance regime, ensuring statutory and corporate needs around this statutory requirement are fulfilled. This will include leading on, and supporting the delivery of, related programme and policies around property licensing and compliance in Lambeth, as well as working with partners, senior managers and partner agencies in meeting statutory requirements and improving the private rented sector. You will have effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application. Job Description & Person Specification.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

• Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 11th January 2026.
• Interviews: Week commencing Monday 19th January 2026.

Lambeth Staff Benefits. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here: Cifas.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Israel Popoola at [e-mail].

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.