Private Sector Housing Manager

Sevenoaks District Council; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevenoaks District Council is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the rollout of the Renters Rights Act 2025. This high-profile role will drive compliance and embed reforms across Housing, Finance, Legal, and Communications to protect tenants at scale.

You will own both strategic direction and operational delivery, working at pace to ensure a coherent, resident-focused response across multiple service areas and stakeholders.

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to take the lead on one of the most significant changes in housing legislation in recent years. This is a high profile role where you will drive the implementation of the Renters Rights Act 2025 across a forward thinking local authority, shaping how the Council responds to and embeds this major reform.
As a Private Sector Housing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring full compliance with the new legislation while delivering a coordinated, resident focused approach across multiple service areas. This is a chance to make a real impact protecting tenants, influencing policy, and improving housing standards at scale.
You'll take ownership of both the strategic direction and operational delivery of the Renters Rights Act. You'll work at pace, collaborating across Housing, Finance, Legal and Communications to ensure a seamless rollout.