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Private Sector Housing ManagerPertemps Bond • London, South East, UK
Private Sector Housing Manager

Private Sector Housing Manager

Pertemps Bond • London, South East, UK
19 days ago
Salary
£400.00 daily
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description
A reputable housing provider is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the delivery of its Private Sector Housing service. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior housing professional with a strong background in private sector housing enforcement, licensing, housing standards and regulatory compliance.

Rate: £400–£450 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Flexibility: Hybrid
Contract: Interim / Full-Time

You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for improving housing conditions across the private rented sector, ensuring compliance with housing legislation, driving service improvements and delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, internal departments and external partners to deliver statutory housing functions and support the implementation of new legislation, including the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the Private Sector Housing team, overseeing enforcement, licensing and housing standards functions.
  • Deliver statutory duties under the Housing Act 2004, including HHSRS inspections, licensing schemes and enforcement activity.
  • Lead on the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, ensuring the service remains compliant with changing legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage complex enforcement cases, including Civil Financial Penalties, Rent Repayment Orders, prosecutions, landlord banning orders and other regulatory interventions.
  • Oversee mandatory, additional and selective licensing schemes, supporting the development and expansion of licensing programmes.
  • Manage inspection programmes, empty homes initiatives, property standards and tenancy-related investigations.
  • Develop and implement service improvements, policies and operational procedures to enhance performance and deliver excellent outcomes for residents.
  • Monitor service performance, analyse data and produce reports for senior management, ensuring key performance indicators and statutory obligations are achieved.
  • Manage budgets, resources and workforce planning to deliver an efficient, value-for-money service.
  • Build effective partnerships with Legal Services, Planning, Building Control, Fire Service, Police and other key stakeholders.
  • Provide expert technical advice and guidance to senior leaders, elected members and operational teams on all aspects of private sector housing legislation and enforcement.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
About You
  • Significant experience managing Private Sector Housing, Housing Standards or Environmental Health services within a local authority or similar housing organisation.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and private sector housing legislation.
  • Strong understanding of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, licensing regimes and regulatory enforcement.
  • Experience leading complex investigations, enforcement action and legal case preparation.
  • Proven experience managing teams, budgets, service performance and organisational change.
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using performance data to drive service improvement.
Essential Experience
  • Private Sector Housing Enforcement
  • Housing Act 2004 & HHSRS
  • Mandatory, Additional & Selective Licensing
  • Renters' Rights Act 2025
  • Civil Financial Penalties & Rent Repayment Orders
  • Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
  • Team Leadership & Performance Management
  • Local Authority or Housing Sector experience
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If you're an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager looking for your next interim contract and have a proven track record of leading high-performing private sector housing services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV.
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