Senior Housing Standards Lead

Sefton Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council in the United Kingdom seeks a senior housing enforcement professional to support the Housing Standards Team Manager. You will provide expert technical advice, guide colleagues on complex cases and take a lead role in enforcement activities, including legal proceedings where required.

You will work with residents, landlords and partner agencies, delivering high‑quality enforcement and licensing services while mentoring a team of Housing Practitioners & Compliance Officers and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in housing standards, enforcement and regulation.
• In‑depth knowledge of housing legislation and licensing.
• Confidence handling complex cases and legal processes.
• A supportive, collaborative approach to mentoring colleagues.
• Resilience, compassion and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership to a team of Housing Practitioners & Compliance Officers.
• Lead enforcement activity, including legal proceedings where required.
• Offer expert technical advice and guide colleagues on complex cases.

Skills

Housing standards

Enforcement & regulation

Housing legislation & licensing

Legal process handling

Team mentoring

Job description

Sefton Council in the United Kingdom seeks a senior housing enforcement professional to support the Housing Standards Team Manager. You will provide expert technical advice, guide colleagues on complex cases and take a lead role in enforcement activities, including legal proceedings where required.

You will work with residents, landlords and partner agencies, delivering high‑quality enforcement and licensing services while mentoring a team of Housing Practitioners & Compliance Officers and