Senior Lead, Private Sector Housing & Regulation

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 52,400 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Training and development support

Discounts and employee perks

Cycle to work scheme

Park and ride access

Job summary

Canterbury City Council seeks a Lead Private Sector Housing Manager to provide strategic leadership for Private Sector Housing within Locality Services. You will steer a complex statutory service, ensuring compliance and driving service improvement while managing budgets and stakeholder relationships.

The role reports to the Head of Locality Services and involves leading a multidisciplinary team, implementing the Renters' Rights Act, and representing the Council in key forums.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Environmental Health, Housing, Surveying or related field.
• Leadership or management training is required.
• DBS check and references will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Private Sector Housing.
• Lead multidisciplinary team and manage budgets and resources.
• Drive policy development and ensure compliance with housing regulations.
• Represent the Council at officer, member and public meetings.
• Deliver statutory housing functions and implement Renters' Rights Act.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

Canterbury City Council seeks a Lead Private Sector Housing Manager to provide strategic leadership for Private Sector Housing within Locality Services. You will steer a complex statutory service, ensuring compliance and driving service improvement while managing budgets and stakeholder relationships.

The role reports to the Head of Locality Services and involves leading a multidisciplinary team, implementing the Renters' Rights Act, and representing the Council in key forums.