Private Sector Housing Manager

Interim Private Sector Housing Manager

Location: South East England
Rate: £450-£550 per day
Contract: Initial 6-month contract, with potential to extend
Working Pattern: Full time
Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site / 2 days remote

The Role

Park Avenue are currently working with a local authority in the South East who are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead and shape a newly integrated housing service during a period of significant organisational transformation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Private Sector Housing Manager to join the leadership team responsible for bringing together two established housing functions, creating a unified service, driving performance, and supporting the transition towards local government reorganisation.

You will play a key role in establishing a one-service ethos, embedding best practice, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality private sector housing and regulatory services across the authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Private Sector Housing Team through a period of service integration and change.
• Drive performance management, service improvement, and operational excellence.
• Oversee the delivery of Private Sector Housing functions, including enforcement, compliance, and regulatory activities.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational direction to managers and officers.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, elected members, external agencies, and partner organisations.
• Support the implementation of a shared regulatory service model and future organisational structures.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with legislation, corporate priorities, and customer expectations.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing Private Sector Housing services within a local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, enforcement powers, and regulatory services.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing change and service transformation.
• Excellent performance management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to operate strategically while maintaining oversight of operational delivery.
• Experience working within politically sensitive environments.

What's on Offer?

• £450 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days on-site, 2 days from home)
• Opportunity to play a key role in a major local government transformation programme
• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment

Please apply online or contact Shaye at Park Avenue for more information.

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