Strategic Housing Enforcement Lead

Zohorecruit; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an interim Housing Enforcement Manager to support the Housing & Vulnerability Service. You will lead on high‑risk cases, advise officers, and drive service improvements to meet statutory duties and council priorities.

The post requires expertise in Housing Act enforcement, HHSRS and HMO licensing, with strong stakeholder engagement and performance management capabilities.

Qualifications

• When the role requires practical leadership of the Housing & Vulnerability Service and enforcement work.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement powers.
• Experience supervising staff and delivering professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex and high‑risk housing enforcement cases.
• Provide technical guidance to officers and stakeholders.
• Monitor service standards and ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage budgets, performance indicators and service delivery targets.
• Represent the Council at court hearings and external meetings.

Skills

Housing enforcement

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership & mentoring

Policy interpretation

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

CIH qualification

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an interim Housing Enforcement Manager to support the Housing & Vulnerability Service. You will lead on high‑risk cases, advise officers, and drive service improvements to meet statutory duties and council priorities.

The post requires expertise in Housing Act enforcement, HHSRS and HMO licensing, with strong stakeholder engagement and performance management capabilities.