Housing Enforcement Lead in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead  on a temporary contract.

The successful candidate will provide technical and operational leadership across Private Sector Housing, Renters' Rights and Housing Strategy, supporting the management of the team and ensuring effective delivery of statutory housing enforcement services.

The Role
·Lead on Private Sector Housing enforcement, including HHSRS, HMO licensing, fire safety, asylum accommodation and housing-related public health.
·Support the implementation and enforcement of Renters' Rights legislation.
·Provide specialist advice on complex enforcement cases, investigations, statutory notices and legal proceedings.
·Support wider Housing Strategy priorities, including homelessness, temporary accommodation, supported housing and affordable housing.
·Assist with the day-to-day management of the team, including performance monitoring, supervision and staff development.
·Develop and improve procedures, guidance and working practices to maintain statutory compliance and service standards.
·Manage escalated complaints, appeals and complex customer enquiries.
·Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve service delivery.
Key Requirements
·Significant experience in Private Sector Housing enforcement within a local authority.
·Strong knowledge of HHSRS, HMO licensing, housing standards and relevant enforcement legislation.
·Understanding of Renters' Rights legislation and wider housing strategy responsibilities.
·Experience managing complex enforcement cases and legal proceedings.
·Previous team leadership, supervision or mentoring experience.
·Strong technical knowledge, communication skills and ability to improve service performance.
·Able to attend the office 3 days per week.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this Housing Enforcement Lead role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Private Sector Housing Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Housing Enforcement Officers and Housing Managers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing enforcement and environmental health professionals looking to build future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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