Renters Rights Act Lead: Private Sector Housing Manager

People First; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevenoaks District Council is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the rollout of the Renters Rights Act 2025 across the district. The role focuses on compliance, resident-centered delivery, and embedding reform across multiple service areas.

You will manage the team and work with Housing, Finance, Legal and Communications to ensure a coordinated rollout, improving housing standards for residents across Sevenoaks.

Responsibilities

• Owns the strategic direction and operational delivery of the Renters Rights Act 2025 rollout.
• Lead on delivery of housing enforcement standards to ensure private sector housing meets statutory standards.
• Collaborate across Housing, Finance, Legal and Communications for a seamless rollout.
• Manage the team to drive improvements in conditions and management for residents.

Job description

Sevenoaks District Council is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the rollout of the Renters Rights Act 2025 across the district. The role focuses on compliance, resident-centered delivery, and embedding reform across multiple service areas.

You will manage the team and work with Housing, Finance, Legal and Communications to ensure a coordinated rollout, improving housing standards for residents across Sevenoaks.