Senior Private Sector Housing Enforcement Lead

Varnom Ross; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Local Authority seeks an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Manager to lead a team of enforcement officers on an initial 6-month contract, with potential extension. The role focuses on strong operational leadership to progress cases and address poor housing conditions and non-compliance.

The successful candidate will provide clear direction, technical support and oversight to the enforcement team, ensuring enforcement actions are appropriate and timely.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health, or a relevant Housing qualification.
• Proven management or team leadership experience within Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement service.
• Proven experience in Private Sector Housing enforcement within a Local Authority setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS and enforcement procedures.
• Experience dealing with HMO licensing and housing conditions.
• Experience with Civil Penalty Notices and other housing enforcement tools.
• Strong communication, leadership and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and provide technical direction to officers.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officers.
• Providing day-to-day supervision, technical guidance and support to the enforcement team.
• Overseeing complex housing enforcement cases and ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Carrying out HHSRS inspections and assessments where required.
• Investigating complaints relating to disrepair and poor housing conditions.
• Enforcing housing legislation, including HMO licensing and management regulations.
• Preparing and serving statutory notices and leading on enforcement action.
• Supporting the use of Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs) and other appropriate enforcement measures.
• Taking effective action against landlords and property owners who fail to meet their legal responsibilities.
• Monitoring team performance, caseloads and case progression.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Tools

Civil Penalty Notices

HMO licensing

HHSRS inspections

Job description

Midlands Local Authority seeks an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Manager to lead a team of enforcement officers on an initial 6-month contract, with potential extension. The role focuses on strong operational leadership to progress cases and address poor housing conditions and non-compliance.

The successful candidate will provide clear direction, technical support and oversight to the enforcement team, ensuring enforcement actions are appropriate and timely.