Senior Manager, Housing Standards & Regulatory Services

Northumberland County Council; Blyth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Flexible leave scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking an inspirational leader to steer Housing Standards, Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing services. You will set strategic priorities, drive performance, and ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks while managing a large team.

You will lead transformation programmes, develop housing standards strategies, and build strong partnerships with regulators, health partners and elected members.

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience within Housing Standards, Environmental Health or related areas.
• Extensive knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement frameworks, including Housing Act 2004.
• Experience leading large-scale service improvement and transformation programmes.
• Strong experience of budget management, governance, performance management and strategic planning.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior levels across complex partnerships.
• Experience of operating within a regulated environment and delivering compliant outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Housing Standards, Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing services.
• Act as the council's lead adviser on complex housing standards, compliance and enforcement matters.
• Lead service transformation, innovation and continuous improvement programmes.
• Develop and implement housing standards strategies, policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage budgets and resources with accountability for expenditure over £1.25 million.
• Build partnerships with regulators, housing providers, health partners and elected members.
• Represent the council in local, regional and national forums to influence housing standards and regulatory practice.

Skills

Senior management

Housing Standards

Environmental Health

Regulatory compliance

Budget governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health / Housing / Regulatory Services

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking an inspirational leader to steer Housing Standards, Environmental Health and Private Sector Housing services. You will set strategic priorities, drive performance, and ensure compliance with complex regulatory frameworks while managing a large team.

You will lead transformation programmes, develop housing standards strategies, and build strong partnerships with regulators, health partners and elected members.