Private Sector Compliance Manager

London 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 licensing and compliance within the private rented sector. This full-time role involves ensuring statutory requirements are met while leading programs aimed at improving housing conditions. Candidates should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in housing licensing. The position offers a competitive salary package and scope for personal development within an ambitious team.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing licensing and compliance.
• Ability to work with partners and senior managers.
• Effective leadership in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee private sector housing licensing and compliance.
• Lead the delivery of property licensing programs.
• Ensure statutory requirements in the private rented sector are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of property licensing

Job description

Private Sector Compliance Manager REF - 2612

PO7- £61,686 pa rising in annual increments to £64,938 pa inc

Full-Time

Permanent

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 advice 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, members 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:

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