Private Sector Housing Team Leader

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Shefford; Hybrid; GBP 66,125,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Job summary

Octave Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Private Sector Housing Team Leader for Central Bedfordshire. The role involves regulating and improving housing conditions using statutory powers and leading a team of Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers.

You will oversee Private Sector Housing functions, tackle complex enforcement casework and guide officers on HMO matters, with involvement in prosecutions and notices where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health or Housing Enforcement.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Experience with housing enforcement powers and complex case management.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers.
• Oversee Private Sector Housing functions and enforcement casework.
• Provide specialist advice on complex cases and HMO matters.
• Review prosecution files, tribunal cases and financial penalty notices.
• Assist with statutory notices and evidence files; regulate and improve housing conditions.
• Support Housing Assistance Programme delivery and engage with landlords and customers.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Housing Team Leader.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health, Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement professional looking for a senior position with responsibility for complex casework, enforcement and team management.

Location: Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5TQ

Working Pattern: Hybrid - office attendance as and when required

Rate: £26.00 per hour

Contract: Until June 2027, with a high chance of extension

The Role:

You will play a key role in regulating and improving conditions within the private housing sector across Central Bedfordshire, using statutory powers and specialist knowledge to ensure housing standards are maintained.

You will also lead and support a team of Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers, providing expert advice on complex cases and supporting the delivery of the Council's Private Sector Housing and Housing Assistance programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers
• Oversee a range of Private Sector Housing functions
• Undertake and manage complex housing enforcement casework
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to officers dealing with complex cases and HMO matters
• Undertake first review of prosecution files, tribunal cases and financial penalty notices
• Assist with statutory notices, schedules of work and evidence files
• Use statutory powers to regulate and improve private sector housing conditions
• Support delivery of the Council's Housing Assistance Programme and associated schemes
• Provide expert advice to customers, landlords and other stakeholders
• Act as a first point of contact for customers regarding Private Sector Housing services

About You:

We are looking for an experienced housing professional with a strong background in Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health or Housing Enforcement.

Desirable:

• Private Sector Housing enforcement
• Housing Act 2004
• HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System)
• HMO inspections and enforcement
• Housing condition assessments
• Statutory notices and enforcement action
• Prosecution or legal enforcement work
• Financial/civil penalties
• Tribunal cases
• Complex case management
• Managing, supervising or mentoring Environmental Health/Housing Officers

Previous experience in a Senior EHO, Principal EHO, Private Sector Housing Officer, Housing Enforcement Officer, Housing Standards Officer or Private Sector Housing Team Leader/Manager position would be highly relevant