Private Sector Compliance Manager

Lambeth Council; 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 in the private rented sector. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to improve housing conditions and ensure statutory compliance, working alongside partners and local authorities. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to enhancing community welfare. Competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing compliance related to housing standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in working with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the private sector housing licensing and compliance regime.
• Support delivery of related programs around property licensing.
• Work with partners to improve the private rented sector.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Private Sector Compliance Manager REF - 2612
PO7- £61,686 pa rising in annual increments to £64,938 pa incl
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.

Job Description & Person Specification

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

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.

Recruitment Timelines

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 4th January 2026.

Interviews: W/C Monday 19th January 2026.

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.

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.