Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader

London Borough of Ealing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in West London is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader to supervise a team of enforcement officers. This full-time role involves guiding team members, overseeing casework compliance, and contributing to service improvements. Candidates should have a background as a qualified Environmental Health Officer, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

25 days annual leave increasing to 31 days after 10 years

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing enforcement is essential.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and quality assurance.
• Strong mentoring skills to assist in officer development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support enforcement officers.
• Allocate workloads and monitor performance.
• Assist in developing procedures and training.

Skills

Operational knowledge of housing enforcement

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Understanding of housing legislation

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Qualified Environmental Health Officer or Practitioner

Registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Job description

Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader

Ealing, West London

£58,461 - £60,573 pa inclusive

Are you ready to take the next step in your housing enforcement career? We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Team Leader to support the delivery of our Private Sector Housing Enforcement service.

As Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day supervision of a small team of enforcement officers, ensuring that casework is progressing efficiently and in line with legislation and policy. You’ll provide technical guidance, support officer development, and help maintain high standards of service delivery.

This role is ideal for someone with strong operational knowledge of housing enforcement who enjoys mentoring others and ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support enforcement officers in their daily work
• Allocate and monitor workloads and performance
• Provide technical advice and quality assurance on enforcement cases
• Assist in developing procedures and training
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer or Practitioner
• Registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
• Experience in housing enforcement
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and enforcement tools
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support team wellbeing

We are keen to hear from candidates who share our enthusiasm and commitment to deliver an excellent Environmental Health Service for Ealing’s residents, businesses, and visitors. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

The Council operates a hybrid model combining working home and from the office, taking a flexible approach to strike the right balance for officers and service delivery.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

The post holders will be highly motivated, flexible individuals, with excellent customer service skills, able to communicate with people at different levels as appropriate. You will be working with and supporting other team members with complex cases.

Benefits include flexible, hybrid working, 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 5 years and 31 days after 10 years of continuous Local Government service.

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract.

For an informal discussion regarding this rewarding and interesting role please contact Charlotte Ward, Head of Private Sector Housing.

Closing date: 23 October 2025.