Private Sector Housing Team Leader

Essential Employment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency in London seeks a Housing Team Leader to improve housing conditions across private and owner-occupied properties. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of housing legislation and strong leadership skills to manage a team and oversee compliance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35.18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex housing cases.
• Ability to lead enforcement actions.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into poor housing conditions.
• Supervise inspections and assess risks using HHSRS.
• Manage a team of staff across multiple locations.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of housing legislation

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Job description

Private Sector Housing Team Leader needed in West London Paying £35.18 per hr ref 005424

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

We are seeking an experienced and driven Housing Team Leader to lead our private sector housing operations. This role focuses on improving housing conditions, health, and safety across privately rented and owner-occupied properties through expert advice, regulation, enforcement, and strategic project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into poor housing conditions, including HMOs, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and internal standards.
• Undertake complex and high-profile casework, including detailed property surveys and investigations.
• Supervise inspections, assess risks using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and prepare schedules of work.
• Manage a team of up to 4 staff across multiple locations and shifts, overseeing a budget of £150K–£300K.
• Deliver a responsive service that supports residents and enables landlords to meet their legal obligations.
• Implement and monitor licensing schemes and housing management regulations.
• Lead enforcement actions, including serving notices, preparing case files, and attending legal proceedings.
• Organise and lead landlord and tenant engagement events, signposting to relevant support services.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery and contribute to a positive working environment that supports career development.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, including HHSRS and HMO regulations.
• Experience managing complex housing cases and leading enforcement actions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver strategic outcomes.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

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