Private Sector Housing Manager

CIH Scotland; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevenoaks District Council is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the implementation of the Renters Rights Act 2025 across the district, shaping how the Council responds to this major reform and ensuring full compliance.

You will manage cross‑department delivery, drive housing enforcement standards for private sector accommodation, and guide improvements in conditions and management for residents, with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home) at Argyle Road.

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to take the lead on one of the most significant changes in housing legislation in recent years. This is a high profile role where you will drive the implementation of the Renters Rights Act 2025 across a forward thinking local authority, shaping how the Council responds to and embeds this major reform.

As a Private Sector Housing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring full compliance with the new legislation while delivering a coordinated, resident focused approach across multiple service areas. This is a chance to make a real impact protecting tenants, influencing policy, and improving housing standards at scale.

You’ll take ownership of both the strategic direction and operational delivery of the Renters Rights Act. You'll work at pace, collaborating across Housing, Finance, Legal and Communications to ensure a seamless rollout.

You’ll manage the team in achieving this by leading on the delivery on housing enforcement standards to ensure private sector residential accommodation throughout the District meets statutory standards and help bring about improvements in conditions and standards of management for residents.

This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (3 days) and home working (2 days).

Do you want to know more about the role?

Please contact Alison Simmons, Head of Strategic and Private Sector Housing, on 01732 227272 for an informal discussion about the role.

Closing date: 6 December 2026

Interview date: 10 December 2026

Equal Opportunities

Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Private Sector Housing Manager - September 2026.docx