Renters Rights Act Lead - Housing Manager (Hybrid)

Sevenoaks District Council; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sevenoaks District Council invites applications for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the rollout of the Renters Rights Act 2025. The role is based at the Sevenoaks Council Offices with a hybrid pattern (office 3 days, home 2 days) and a focus on protecting tenants and raising housing standards across services.

You will shape policy, embed reforms, and drive the strategic and operational delivery of housing enforcement standards district‑wide, delivering improvements in

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of the Renters Rights Act 2025 across the Council, ensuring compliant rollout and policy alignment.
• Coordinate housing enforcement standards to improve conditions in private sector accommodation.
• Work with Housing, Finance, Legal and Communications to deliver a resident‑focused, cross‑service approach.

Job description

Sevenoaks District Council invites applications for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the rollout of the Renters Rights Act 2025. The role is based at the Sevenoaks Council Offices with a hybrid pattern (office 3 days, home 2 days) and a focus on protecting tenants and raising housing standards across services.

You will shape policy, embed reforms, and drive the strategic and operational delivery of housing enforcement standards district‑wide, delivering improvements in