We are working with a local authority to appoint an interim Private Sector Housing Team Leader to support enforcement and housing condition improvement work across the borough, with a particular focus on damp and mould. This is a key leadership role within the Private Sector Housing team, aimed at improving living conditions and ensuring landlords meet their legal obligations.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Environmental Health or Private Sector Housing professional looking to step into a junior management role. You will lead and support a team of officers, take ownership of complex housing enforcement cases, and work on service improvement projects related to damp, mould and property condition.

The Role
·Support the delivery of private sector housing enforcement, with a focus on cases involving damp and mould, disrepair, and housing hazards
·Supervise and mentor enforcement officers across three sub-teams, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach
·Lead investigations into complex housing complaints, including HMOs, under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
·Develop and implement action plans, including informal advice, statutory notices, civil penalties, and works in default
·Support compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and wider energy efficiency initiatives
·Engage with landlords, tenants and partner agencies to resolve complaints and promote healthy housing standards
·Support policy implementation and contribute to service improvement projects, particularly around damp and mould response
·Attend court or tribunal proceedings to represent the council and give evidence when required
·Coordinate data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring across the team
·Support the development of staff through coaching, supervision, and training initiatives

Key Requirements
·Extensive experience in private sector housing enforcement, including damp and mould investigations
·Strong working knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and HMO Management Regulations
·Proven ability to supervise staff, allocate cases, and support professional development within a housing enforcement setting
·Experience preparing legal documentation, issuing statutory notices, and taking enforcement action
·Ability to work collaboratively across council departments and with external agencies
·Excellent communication and leadership skills
·Relevant professional qualification (e.g. EHORB registration, CIH Level 6) is desirable
·Experience using Uniform or similar case management systems is an advantage

How to Apply
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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 constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
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